Holiday Traditions Contest

Here is a great contest to enter! Simply tell a favorite holiday recipe or tradition.

One tradition that we enjoy doing with our children is to read the Christmas story from the Bible Christmas morning before we open our gifts. Sometimes we do it on Christmas Eve, it just depends on how the events unfold. We also bake a birthday cake for Jesus to celebrate His birth and remember the real reason for Christmas.

One of my favorite recipes is my mashed pototoes. I know I posted this recipe last year, but here it is again:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

5 lbs. Potatoes, peeled & cubed

1 c. Sour cream

2 pkg. Cream cheese, softened

3 tbs. Butter, divided

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Onion Salt

1/2 tsp. Pepper

Place potatoes in pot, cover with water. Cover & bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well. In a large mixing bowl, mash potatoes. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 2 tbs. Butter, salt, onion salt & pepper; beat until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish, dot with remaining butter. Bake uncovered at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.