Party Potatoes

I've been asked to share a recipe that my mom and daughter have made quite often. This version of mashed potatoes is quite tasty, and I hope you enjoy it.

Party Potatoes

4 cups instant potato flakes
6 Tb. butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 cup milk and 4 cups water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1 tsp. garlic powder or seasoned salt (we use garlic powder)
salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:
grated cheddar cheese
chives
bacon bits

Bring milk, water, butter, and salt just to boiling. Add potato flakes and mix well. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Place in 9x13 pan and refrigerate overnight. Remove and add any or all of the toppings. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes (uncovered).

Recipe from: High Street Baptist Church, Springfield, MO, 60th Anniversary Cookbook , submitted by Mary Zongker Boschen