Cheese Mashed Potatoes

6-8 medium baking potatoes

8 ounces of cream cheese (room temp)

8 ounces of sour cream

8 tablespoons of butter

¼ teaspoon of garlic powder

¼ teaspoon of pepper

½ to 1 cup shredded cheese (either mozzarella or cheddar)

Salt to taste

Pre-heat oven to 350º.  Peel and quarter potatoes.  In a large saucepan, cook potatoes in enough water to cover for about 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.  Drain off liquid.  In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, pepper and salt.  Beat the mixture with mixer until fluffily.  Put mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole or baking dish.  Top with shredded cheese.  Cover and bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover and bake for 15 minutes longer.