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Baked Mashed Potatoes

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"Mashed potatoes that are lighter and fluffier. Cream cheese gives them a richer flavor. Can be made ahead of time!" — Nancy F.

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 onion, grated
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl, mash potatoes with the butter and milk. With a hand mixer, beat in cream cheese and onion. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a little bit of the mashed potatoes. Stir into potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until puffy and lightly browned.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr 35 mins

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These were wonderful ... much too quick and easy for the great results. I made these Thursday eve for the next day. When I put them in the baking dish, I was doubtful. The next day, I stirred them up and made peaks with a fork. An hour later, they were fluffy, and the tips were golden. Rave reviews. A definite keeper for any season or occasion. Update: 11/04, I continue to use this recipe as the best I've ever found in do-ahead mashed potatoes, and the concensus is they're even better. The recipe as written, including using Yukon Gold (as opposed to other varieties) is what makes it wonderful. It's a no-fail for me. Thanks again!

—claudygirl

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Dec 26, 2011

Followed the directions exactly and thought it was rather bland and probably will not make this again.

—dave W.

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Sep 10, 2003

Do not make and bake this ahead of time or it will be dry and flat when reheated. DO MAKE IT and refrigerate it until you need it. Then bake and serve it right away! Then it is very tasty, high and pretty!

—EDORCHAK

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Nov 20, 2011

I submitted this recipe and I'm so glad that everyone seems to like it. It was my mother's. (She didn't make her mashed potatoes this way until I got married and moved out)! I've noticed some are leaving out the egg. The egg will make your potatoes even fluffier, and rise higher. Leave in the egg, you'll see! Enjoy! Please note***The recipe I submitted was to use 1 tablespoon grated onion not 1 whole grated onion! That may be why the onion taste is overpowering to some.

—NANCY F.

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Mar 15, 2003

We made the mashed potatoes ahead of time, refrigerated them, and baked them the next day. They were very creamy and rich - perfect!

—Crystal W

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Jan 03, 2004

These are great! Have made them twice, last night for a Christmas Party that I catered. So much easier than mashing them right before dinner! I made them the day before, put them in gallon bags & they tasted like I had just made them on the spot! I did add a whole head of garlic that I pre roasted....yum!

—PersonalChefJoni

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Feb 02, 2003

These had a great texture - fluffy and light. It was a bit bland for me (I like really buttery potatoes), but I think some extra butter and onion will remedy that in the next batch.

—MOONBEAGLE

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Dec 11, 2006

These are my husband's absolute favourite way to eat mashed potatoes, and one of mine as well. I follow the recipe to a T. I serve them to company a lot. I love that you can make them ahead, put them in the fridge, and then about an hour before people arrive while you're busy preparing the rest of the meal, you just stick them in the oven. Awesome.

—Lindsay

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Nutrition

Calories
295 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
35.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
59 mg
20%

Fat
14.9 g
23%

Fiber
3.2 g
13%

Protein
6.2 g
12%

Sodium
162 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Baked Mashed Potatoes

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 295
Calories from Fat: 134

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.9g 23 %
Saturated Fat 9.2g 46 %
Cholesterol 59mg 20 %
Sodium 162mg 6 %
** Potassium 51mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %
** Sugars 0.7g
** Vitamin A 10 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.