Mashed Potato Decadence
These are so easy and decadent, you feel like you are cheating. They can also be prepared a week or two ahead of the big day. Store in the freezer and reheat at serving time. If used from the refrigerator or defrosted overnight first, warm potatoes in a 350*F oven for about 30 minutes. Frozen potatoes need to bake at 350*F for about 1 ¼ hours.
- 5 lbs potatoes peeled and quartered
- 8 cloves garlic
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup chopped onions chopped
Put potatoes in a sauce pan with garlic and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to low and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a sharp knife (about 30 min)..
When potatoes are cooked, drain water. (Reserve about a cup of cooking water). With a hand blender, beat in there cooking pan with butter, cream cheese, white pepper, and salt.
When blended, add eggs and beat again. If you want potatoes thinner add a little reserved cooking water until you reached desired consistency
Add chopped green onions and stir in. Serve immediately or store in an ovenproof casserole. (9×7 Pyrex)