Make Ahead Party Mashed Potatoes

10 medium potatoes
6 oz cream cheese, room temp
1 cup dairy sour cream
2 tsp. Onion salt OR 1 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp. Butter
Grated cheese
Paprika for garnish

Peel and quarter potatoes. You will have 7-8 cups peeled. Put them into a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20-25 min. Drain well.

Mash until smooth with potato masher or electric mixer. Mix cream cheese with sour cream, onion salt and pepper. Beat into mashed potatoes until smooth and fluffy. Taste for seasoning. You may wish to add a tsp. of plain salt.

Place in 2 qt. casserole or a refrigerator container. Cool and cover.

So serve, place desired amount in greased casserole, dot with butter and sprinkle top with paprika or lots of cheese.

Bake at 350� F. for 30-45 min uncovered until heat through.

Makes 8 - 10 servings. Tastes best if refrigerated for 12-24 hr.. before baking.

Variation: Potatoes with chives:
use 1 tsp. garlic salt and 1 Tbsp. freeze dried or fresh chives for seasoning.