Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 5 min
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.” - by Carol Evans

Ingredients

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons onion salt
ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
245 cal
12%

Fat
9.3 g
14%

Carbs
35.8 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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KRoggenb

Nov. 14, 2007

"This is a GREAT time saver for a busy holiday. I make ahead then throw in the crockpot on low the morning of the holiday so that I save oven space and they're ready to eat by the time the rest of the..." See more dinner's done. I've had several requests for this recipe. Also really good using redskin potatoes!"

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Connie

Nov. 15, 2005

"Great recipe!! I use when potatoes are on sale and make big batch, then freeze in zip bags enough for a meal. Makes several bags. Keeps potatoes from sitting and sprouting and i have one step for dinn..." See moreer already done when i need them. Perfect for working moms, saves some energy and time, yet you still have real mashed potatoes. I make these often."

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LAURENELYSE

Mar. 27, 2005

"We have made this for many holiday dinners. You can also put these in a crockpot for 5 to 6 hours. It's a great way to keep them warm without the hassle of watching over them!..." See more"

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