Name: Lucille's Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 to 12 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds Russet potatoes, preferably organic*; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 6 ounces cream cheese (that's 3/4 of one brick); 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 teaspoon onion powder; Optional garnishes: Finely sliced fresh chives, pat of butter, sprinkle of mild paprika (not the smoked kind) and/or freshly ground black pepper