Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Quick and Easy Make Ahead Mashed Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 Large Potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 8 oz pk cream cheese softened
- 6 Tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 or 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion I used one tablespoon
- Paprika to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain potatoes and place in a bowl; mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, onion and salt; stir until smooth and the cream cheese and butter are melted. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
- Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate or bake immediately, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. If potatoes are made ahead and refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Notes
This is an easy make-ahead recipe for mashed potatoes. I have made it several times for events, and it has been a hit every time. It is nice to serve some gravy on the side.