Ingredients
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10 medium russet potatoes, peeled and halved
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1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
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1 cup sour cream
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1 (1 ounce) hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste)
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milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream)
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes in boiling water until fork-tender; drain and place in a large bowl.
- To hot potatoes add in cubed butter, cream cheese, sour cream and 1/2 package dry dressing mix; at low speed using an electric mixer beat until until the potatoes are semi chunky (low speed only to start as the potatoes are hot).
- Continue beating at HIGH speed until the potatoes are smooth and very fluffy.
- At this point do a taste-test if you desire a more stronger ranch flavor then add in more dry dressing mix until desired flavor is achieved, you may also add in milk or whipping cream for a more creamy taste (start with a small amount and add in more).
- TO MAKE AHEAD; spread the potato mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan and refrigerate up to 1 day, remove from fridge about 1 hour before baking, then set oven to 350°F and bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.