Baked Mashed Potatoes

This recipe is so good but it makes a lot! 

Baked Mashed Potatoes
5 pounds potatoes
1/4 cup butter
2 cups light sour cream
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
Wash and peel the potatoes.  Place cut up potatoes in water in pot you are going to cook them in but don't turn it on until all of the potatoes are peeled and cut up. Make sure you cut the potatoes into similar size pieces so they cook evenly.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water, just covering the potatoes.  Bring the water to a boil.  Cooking time is determined by the size and freshness of the potatoes - anywhere from 15-30 minutes.  Watch to make sure the pot does not overflow.  When the potatoes are fork tender, they are done.

Drain the potatoes and add butter, sour cream, cream cheese, salt and pepper.  Mash the potatoes until smooth or whip with a mixer.  Spoon the mashed potatoes into a greased 9x13 inch pan.  Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until bubbly.  This will serve 12-15 people generously.

Note:  These mashed potatoes can be made days in advance and refrigerated.  This recipe also can be cut in half very easily for smaller groups.