EXTRAORDINARY POTATOES

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Provided by Anita Hoffman

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lb peeled potatoes
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 c sour cream
1/4 c softened butter
1 Tbsp onion salt
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
butter and paprika for garnish

Steps:

1. Cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash.
2. Add cream cheese in pieces. Add next 5 ingredients. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Put into a 3 quart casserole. Make indentations with back of spoon. Put a dab of butter in each indentation. Sprinkle with paprika.
3. Ahead: After putting potatoes in casserole, dot with butter and cool slightly, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Take out of refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until very hot in center. .
4. Same day: Heat in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
5. Potatoes can be reheated in a slow cooker. Take potatoes out of refrigerator about 3-1/2 hours before serving. Put in slow cooker. Dot with butter. Cook on low heat for 3 hours, stirring once or twice. They can be held an additional 30 minutes.