Sour Cream Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Sour Cream Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes

By: KNITMAMA 
"This is an easy make-ahead mashed potato recipe. Enriched with sour cream and cream cheese, these stay creamy and moist. Just heat in oven when you're ready for some delicious mashed potatoes! Feel free to vary the amount of paprika you want to sprinkle on top."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (86)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup butter

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and generously salt water. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Mash potatoes together with cream cheese, sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Place in a storage container with the lid off and chill in refrigerator. When potatoes are cold, cover tightly with a lid.
  2. When ready to reheat potatoes, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish and spoon desired amount of potatoes into dish. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Use within 10 days.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by PEGGY TERRY   view full review
I have been making this recipe for years and it is absolutely delicious. I use 8 oz. of cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by JONI Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These couldn't be simpler! I made them for Thanksgiving and feared that my college son might...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by Melissa   view full review
These potatoes were AWESOME! I made a few adjustments. They are as follows. I used more fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by Diana B.   view full review
This is a great recipe! To make it better I use 8oz of cream cheese, and approx 1/3 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2003 by MARGOT-32   view full review
Terrific consistency and taste but the best part is being able to make ahead. Never liked to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by mollytina   view full review
Making these potatoes was a gift I gave myself. For more years than I care to reveal, I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Mrs.Beaverhousen   view full review
I have been making this recipe for 2 years and its always perfect. The only thing I change is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This worked beautifully even tho I only used half of the cream cheese. It was so nice to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by Iron Chef Hamy   view full review
This is a fantastic dish. It is now a permanent staple at holiday meals for us. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by Chrissy Fessler   view full review
My hubby didn't mind these but my daughter and I didn't really like the taste. I would cut the...

 

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