Uncle Dick's Mashed Potatoes

Recipe View Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Recipe View Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Let them steam for a few minutes to remove excess moisture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, softened cream cheese, salt, white pepper, and crushed garlic. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add the warm potatoes to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Using a potato masher or an electric mixer on low speed, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, achieving your desired consistency. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in gummy potatoes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the potatoes to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. (120 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the plastic wrap. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the potatoes and sprinkle with smoked paprika. (1 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and lightly golden on top, about 25-30 minutes. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving.