Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
(from elfflame’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user saymyname
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Casserole, Potatoes, Side Dish
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
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Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes or until pototoes are tender.
- Drain.
- Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Mix until all ingredients are blended.
- Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12X8X2-inch baking dish.
- Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
- If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 350F, uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.