Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Kim D.'s Note:

These potatoes are so creamy! I received the recipe from a friend at work. Cooking time includes both boiling and baking. Add 30 minutes standing time, if you refrigerate before baking.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 11

• 3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese , softened
• 2⁄3; cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine , melted
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes or until pototoes are tender.
3. Drain.
4. Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
5. Add 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
6. Mix until all ingredients are blended.
7. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12X8X2-inch baking dish.
8. Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
9. Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
10. If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
11. Bake at 350F, uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.

Reviews

[Audrey M]

A wonderful recipe. To keep help warm up prepared potatoes, place in crockpot and set on low to keep warm or place on high to heat up quickly. A nice way to keep potatoes warm.

[Freda2 Brown]

These potatoes were awesome! I made them the Saturday nite before Easter Sunday and they turned out just fine...saved time in the kitchen for visiting, too. We will definitely have them again. Thanks for sharing!

[roslan]

What incredible flavor these potatoes have. All our guests raved about them at Christmas Dinner. The only change I made was to peel the potatoes before cooking them. I saved a taste for friends who were dropping in the next day and heated it in the microwave. They also loved them and wanted the recipe, so I emailed your page to them. YUM!YUM!