Mashed Potato Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
3. 3
   In a bowl, stir together cream cheese, garlic, pepper, chopped green onions (if using), salt, egg, and sour cream until smooth; set aside.
4. 4
   Boil potatoes; drain.
5. 5
   Mash potatoes until smooth.
6. 6
   Add sour cream mixture, mix until smooth.
7. 7
   Spoon into baking dish.
8. 8
   Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
9. 9
   (At this point, potatoes can be stored in the fridge and baked later).
10. 10
    Bake, covered for 25 minutes, (45 minutes if stored in the fridge).
11. 11
    Uncover, after 25 minutes, and continue baking for 10 minutes more.
12. 12
    If desired 1 cup grated cheddar could be sprinkled on top of potatoes the last 10 minutes of baking.