Irish Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 10 medium potatoes, peeled
• 8 ounces cream cheese (soft)
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup chopped chives
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Paprika
  

Instructions

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash.
2. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients, except paprika; beat just until combined. Spoon mixture into a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with paprika.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.
5. Uncover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings

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