Irish Potato and Chive Casserole

A new twist for mashed potatoes. I usually add a dash of onion and garlic powder. I also do a taste test prior to baking to see if they need more salt. Potatoes are combined with cream cheese, sour cream, chives, butter, and paprika...Delicious!!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 425 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 pinch paprika, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place potatoes in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Combine hot potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and salt together in a large bowl. Mash until creamy.

Step 5

Spoon potato mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with chives and paprika.