Instant Party Potatoes

Name: Instant Party Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 2-2/3 cups instant potato flakes; Paprika, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These potatoes are so simple to make that you will be making them for any potluck or party you attend.—Kathy Roosma, Zeeland, Michigan

Ingredients

3 cups water
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
2-2/3 cups instant potato flakes
Paprika, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil. Add milk, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and minced onion; stir in potato flakes.
Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 242 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.