Tarragon Mashed Potato Casserole
Serves 9
10 Medium Potatoes, Peeled and Quartered
1 Package (8 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Cup (8 Ounces) Sour Cream
Cup Butter, Cubed
1 Teaspoon Pepper
Teaspoon Salt
Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Teaspoon Dried Tarragon
teaspoon Paprika, Optional
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the butter, pepper, salt, garlic powder, tarragon and paprika if desired. Spoon into a greased 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before microwaving. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes, stirring once. Microwave 4-6 minutes longer or until heated through.
Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicious – October/November 2011

I have to make this. Mashed potatoes are my weakness.