These make ahead mashed potatoes can be refrigerated for 2 days before using or frozen without losing their texture for up to a week.
What a time saver if you are preparing a large meal.
This easy mashed potatoes recipe means one less thing on your to do list on the big day.
When you are planning a large dinner for company or a big holiday dinner, sometimes there are so many things to prepare on the big day that it’s a real bonus for the cook if there are at least one or two recipes that can be prepared ahead. This recipe is a real winner for times like that.
This mashed potato casserole is delicious the day it’s made too. It is so flavorful with added sour cream, eggs, onion and butter, I would say what’s not to like.
It also makes a great take along for a pot luck supper. It’s easy to prepare ahead. Plus you don’t often get mashed potatoes in a pot luck dinner and everyone loves them. They will be a very welcome addition to the meal.
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds potatoes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, herbed
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to your taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to your taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. Place in large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain potatoes well and put back on burner at low heat for a few minutes to dry off any excess water.
- Mash potatoes well with ricer or masher.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, onions, butter, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in mashed potatoes and combine thoroughly. Spoon potato mixture into a greased 11"x7" inch baking dish.
- The potatoes can be prepared to this point and either refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to one week. If you freeze the recipe, thaw it slowly in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days, then let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated through.
- The recipe makes 10 to 12 servings.
Nutrition
Variation:
- Top with grated cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese or a mix of your favorite cheeses for the last 10 minutes of baking time.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives or finely chopped green onions for serving. It makes a beautiful presentation, but of course everyone should like onions on their potatoes or it doesn’t work as well.
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