Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Oamc)

Chef Buggsy Mate's Note:

You'll love having this side dish handy. Recipe makes 7 cups of mashed potatoes.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-7

Yield: 7.0 cups

• 5 lbs any potatoes
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter , melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 pinch paprika

Directions:

1. ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:.
2. Peel and quarter potatoes.
3. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover completely with water.
4. Bring to a boil, then gently cook until tender.
5. Drain well.
6. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cream cheese, egg, garlic powder and salt.
7. Mash well by hand or with and electric mixer.
8. Spoon potatoes into spray-treated or greased 3 quart casserole or 9x13 pan.
9. Drizzle or brush melted butter over potatoes.
10. Sprinkle with paprika for color if desired.
11. FREEZING AND COOKING:.
12. Label and freeze in freezer bags.
13. TO SERVE:.
14. Thaw completely.
15. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden.

Reviews

[Chocokind]

We really enjoyed this - I did add 1/2 cup milk to the recipe to make it creamier. As somebody else said, it seemed more like a baked potato texture until I added the milk. I have some in the freezer for future dinners. This is great for a working mom!

[Nana Chickens]

I am so glad I found this recipe. We just think they are great! I make only slight changes due to personal preferences. # 1, after potatoes have cooked and drained, I put them back into pot and throw a linen towel over them and set the pot on a burner set on low so the potatoes dry out and steam to fluffy goodness. After that I use a potato ricer before whipping. We do not like lumps in our mashies. #2, I use more butter and season a little heavier. Thank you so much for a wonderful idea.

[Aeraen]

These are the best! I doubled the recipe when my husband came into a great deal on 10#s of potatoes. Then I froze some in zipper bags and some in 6 oz glass dishes. Once frozen, I popped them out of the dishes and into zipper bags, so we could cook individual portions. Great for teenagers with wacky schedules.