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“A Bearnaise sauce is simply an egg yolk, a shallot, a little tarragon vinegar and butter, but it takes years of practice for the result to be perfect.” — Fernand Point

Party Potatoes

Rich and creamy make-ahead mashed potatoes blended with cream cheese and sour cream, then topped with butter and paprika and baked until hot. This classic family-style side dish is especially convenient for holiday dinners and entertaining.


Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: About 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup butter or margarine, divided
  • 4 cups hot mashed potatoes (about 8 servings)
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Paprika, for sprinkling

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter a casserole dish.
  2. Stir ¼ cup of the butter into the hot mashed potatoes.
  3. In a blender, whip the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Stir the cream cheese mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  5. Add the salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
  6. Spoon the potatoes into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
  7. Melt the remaining butter and spread it over the top of the potatoes.
  8. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Tip: For a larger gathering, the recipe can be doubled. Five pounds of russet potatoes provides enough mashed potatoes for approximately a double batch, serving about 8 people generously.

Source: Family Recipe