Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

This is my award winning side dish. Alright.. maybe not reward winning, but I'm required to make it every holiday. These cheesy mashed potatoes are heart attack inducing yumminess. To ensure you really get your cholesterol up, add some bacon to it. To make it low cal, you can always use low-fat sour cream, cream cheese, etc. But where's the fun in that? ;)

I found this recipe online about 7 years ago, I'm sorry, but I really can't remember where.

Ingredients 

8-12 medium potatoes

8 oz cream cheese, softened

8 oz sour cream

1/2 C butter

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp pepper

4 oz grated cheese *your choice, I use cheddar or colby jack

With seasoning, I never measure (unless it's baking). I just do it to taste. I personally like my potatoes to have a good garlic taste.

Directions

Peel and quarter potatoes. Put in large pot and put in enough water to cover them. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender.. basically when you can break them apart with a fork.

Drain off liquid. In a large mixing bowl combine all but grated cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Turn mixture into a buttered 2 quart casserole or baking dish. To with cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered.

I make this every time I make ham or turkey, and have heard only good things from those that I've made them for. Also, my picky eater can't get enough of them!