Snowy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Snowy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 8 to 10 Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 1 c. sour cream; 1/2 c. minced scallions (including some of greens); 1/2 c. minced celery; 1/4 c. minced green pepper; 1 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1/4 c. butter, melted; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. salt; freshly ground pepper; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 2 Tbsp. butter

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

8 to 10 Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. minced scallions (including some of greens)
1/2 c. minced celery
1/4 c. minced green pepper
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. butter

Directions

1

Cook potatoes in boiling water (salted) until tender.
2

Drain and return pan to low heat, shaking to dry potatoes.
3

In a large bowl of electric mixer, cream together cheese and sour cream.
4

Add potatoes, one at a time, to cream mixture; continue beating on high speed until light and fluffy.
5

On low speed, add minced scallions, celery, green pepper, parsley, 1/4 cup melted butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
6

Spoon into 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.
7

Sprinkle with paprika and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
8

Bake in preheated oven at 375° for 25 minutes or until heated through.
9

Serves 8 to 10.