Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

By: Carol Evans 
"You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (221)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
  3. In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  4. Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 245 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by KRoggenb   view full review
This is a GREAT time saver for a busy holiday. I make ahead then throw in the crockpot on low...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by LAURENELYSE   view full review
We have made this for many holiday dinners. You can also put these in a crockpot for 5 to 6...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by Connie   view full review
Great recipe!! I use when potatoes are on sale and make big batch, then freeze in zip bags...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by Lisa Rae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
When cooking for a crowd -- this is the ONLY way to make mashed potatoes!! I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by SMALLIE81   view full review
This mashed potatoes were a great basic, easy recipe. The only thing I added was one stick of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by LANIEBABE   view full review
This recipe is wonderful... I have been useing it for years... it simplafies big family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2004 by BKH1   view full review
These were awesome mashed potatoes. I made the potatoes the night before. Instead of heated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So good and what a blessing to make ahead! I threw in 3-4 cloves of garlic with the potatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2004 by CLOVERDALE1   view full review
I make this all the time. I like to keep a pan in my deep freezer so I can have unexpected...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2003 by JDOWNING   view full review
Very Creamy! If you are not making ahead, 35 minutes in the oven was plenty!

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