12 potatoes (medium) 1/2 cup butter 16 oz. sour cream 8 oz. cream cheese 1 t. salt 1 t. pepper 1 t. garlic powder 1 T. chives

Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, and boil until soft. Drain and mash up potatoes. Mix all ingredients together. Place mixed ingredients into buttered pan. Dot with butter. Place pan in freezer. Best if prepared 4 days to one week in advance.

Remove from freezer. Leave at room temperature until thawed (2 to 3 hours). Bake at 350 degrees, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover for the last 10 minutes of baking.