Mashed Potato Bowls

1. 1

   Cook potatoes with 1 tsp salt in boiling water just to cover (about 25 minutes), or until tender; drain, and cool just to touch.

2. 2

   Mash the potatoes in a large bowl, using a potato masher.

3. 3

   Stir in the remaining 1 tsp salt, cream cheese, egg, 2 Tbsp flour, pepper (if using) and the baking powder; mix well until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Spoon the mixture into 6 large mounds on a baking sheet.

5. 5

   Shape each mound into a 4-inch bowl-like shapes, using the back of a spoon; cover and freeze until firm and frozen (at this point you may keep them in the freezer up to one month until ready to use, just store them in a zip-lock freezer bag).

6. 6

   When ready to use, remove them from the freezer, and place the potato bowls on a lightly-greased cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Brush the potato bowls with melted butter (do not thaw), and sprinkle with paprika.

8. 8

   Bake (frozen) bowls in a 450 degree oven, for 15 minutes, or until thoroughly heated, and lightly browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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