Grandma Deana's Mashed Potato Casserole

Submitted by Queen Puff

"My mom makes this a lot and it seems like it gets better each time. So delicious. Mashed potatoes are good anyway but these are extra special. This can also be prepared up to a couple of days ahead of time and then put in oven when needed."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs potatoes
• 1⁄2 cup Miracle Whip
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• paprika

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350º.
2. Boil peeled potatoes in large pot of boiling water for 20 minutes.
3. Mash with potato masher.
4. Stir in salad dressing, cream cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper.
5. Mix until light and fluffy.
6. Spoon in 1/2 quart casserole.
7. Sprinkle with paprika.
8. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

Reviews

[ElaineAnn]

This was excellent served as a side dish with Recipe #372461 ! I can see this would be great on a holiday too, prepared ahead and cooked when needed to accompany a turkey or ham. Thanks to Queen Puff and her mom! Made for PAC Spring 2010.

 

[AmyZoe]

Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient in this recipe. I used regular mayo (instead of Miracle Whip--just a personal preference). This is a great variation on an old classic. Super simple and super delicious. Made for My Three Chefs/The Great Idaho Potato.