Recipes

[Sparkle Babe]

HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES

3 pounds potatoes, peeled, cooked & hot; 1 (8-oz) package softened cream cheese; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 1/4 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup milk; salt & pepper.

PREHEAT the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mash the hot potatoes. When the lumps are removed, add the cream cheese in small pieces, and then the softened butter. Beat well until the cream cheese & butter are both melted & mixed into the mashed potatoes. Mix in the sour cream. In another bowl, combine the eggs, onion & milk, and stir. Add the milk mixture to the potato mixture & mix well. Add salt & pepper to taste. Beat well until light & fluffy.

PLACE in a greased round casserole dish & refrigerate several hours or overnight. The potatoes can be frozen at this point & later baked after thawing. Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned on top. YIELD: 8 to 12 servings.