Cheesy Party Potatoes
Good for any game day or family party, Cheesy Party Potatoes are always a big hit. This simple casserole recipe will score you points and make you the center of the party. Without your dish the party wouldn't be the same.
Cooking MethodCasserole
Ingredients
- 8 large russet potatoes
- 1 (8-ounces) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 16 ounce container sour cream
- 1/2 stick plus 2 Tablespoons of butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1/3 cup chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika, to taste
Instructions
- Grease a large casserole or baking dish and set aside.
- Peel the potatoes, then cut them into cubes and place in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to moderate, cover and cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a large colander.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and the sour cream with an electric mixer until well blended.
- Add the drained potatoes and beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup of the butter, the chives and garlic. Season with the salt and pepper and beat until blended.
- Scrape the mixture into the casserole, dot the top with the remaining butter, sprinkle paprika over the top and bake until crusty, about 25 minutes.