Baked Mashed Potatoes

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   Peel and cut potatoes into quarters.

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   Boil just until soft.

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   Drain potatoes, reserving a moderate amount of the cooking water.

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   Start mashing potatoes by hand or in a mixer.

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   Add cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper, sour cream and butter.

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   Continue mashing until the desired consistency is reached and ingredients are well blended.

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   Note: Some of the reserved cooking water can be added if the potatoes are too thick.

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   Put in a buttered casserole dish (or crockpot).

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   Dot top with additional butter if desired.

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    Bake uncovered in oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

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    If making ahead, refrigerate; then bake for 50 minutes in oven or heat thoroughly in crockpot.

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    When I bake in my crockpot, I use the low setting for 5 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.

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