Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Oamc)

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 6-7
• Yields: 7 cups

Ingredients

• 5  lbs  any potatoes
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 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.