Step 1

• Prepare oven and baking dish: Preheat oven to 325℉. Grease a 13x9 inch or 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

• Peel and cut potatoes: Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

• Boil potatoes: Cook in a large saucepan in boiling salted water, just enough to cover the potatoes. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

• Blend potatoes and cream cheese: Add cream cheese and the next 4 ingredients; beat at medium speed with an electric hand mixer until smooth and fluffy (do not overbeat).

Step 5

• Add potatoes to a baking dish: Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 or 3-quart baking dish.

Step 6

• Brush potatoes with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika if desired. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. When ready to bake remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 7

• Bake covered with aluminum foil @325℉ for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Do Not overbeat, this will release too much starch and potatoes will become gummy.

For the most even cooking, start potatoes in cold water and bring to a boil. This will ensure that the inside and outside of the potatoes cook at an even rate.