People often mix mashed potatoes with butter.  Or sour cream.  Or cream cheese.  But what about all three?  Oh baby, now you’re speaking my language.

I tweaked the recipe of this mashed potato casserole for a creamy delicious side dish that puts the STAR in starch.  I didn’t follow the measurements for cream cheese and sour cream – I just kept adding until it tasted decadent enough for me.  Also, amp up the spices.  I added cayenne, and paprika.  I also added a crunchy topping by mixing together corn flakes and melted butter.  I put the topping on for the last 15 minutes of baking and I’m pretty confident it took this casserole to new levels.