Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 Sorry this picture is so dark!

I made mashed potatoes the other day to go along with this pork loin.  It was a perfect compliment.  I love the fact that you can bake these earlier, then just warm them right before you are ready to eat.  This makes the rush to finish dinner, SO much better!  They were delicious! 


Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
5 pounds russet, red or yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces light or regular cream cheese
3-4 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup whipping cream
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 9X9-inch baking dish and set aside.
Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by one inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt and boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until they are tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them a few times and add the rest of the ingredients. Mash and mix well to desired consistency. Scoop the potatoes into the prepared baking pan. Dot with 1-2 tablespoons butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are lightly browned on top and heated through.