How to Make Uncle Dick's Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a generous serving of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes that brings comfort and warmth to any meal. And when it comes to the perfect mashed potatoes, my Uncle Dick has a recipe that always steals the show. His mashed potatoes are truly a labor of love, meticulously crafted and perfected over the years to create a side dish that is both indulgent and irresistible.

What sets Uncle Dick's mashed potatoes apart from the rest is the careful attention to detail and the...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  • Mash sour cream, cream cheese, salt, white pepper, and garlic into the potatoes with a potato masher to your desired consistency; transfer to a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drizzle melted butter and sprinkle paprika evenly over the top of the potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot in the center, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chives.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 994mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1040mg