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make ahead scrumptious mashed potatoes

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Recipe by
Brenda Dixon
@6dixons
Mt Juliet, TN

This is a great way to get some of your holiday cooking completed early to save time the day of your meal!

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For make ahead scrumptious mashed potatoes

  • 9 lg
    potatoes
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • SHREDDED CHEESE IS OPTIONAL. IT IS DELICIOUS WITH OR WITHOUT!

How To Make make ahead scrumptious mashed potatoes

  • 1
    Peel and cut potatoes into quarters. Boil in water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain water and mash potatoes til smooth. Add cream cheese, sour cream, salt, butter and pepper. Beat til fluffy and mixed thoroughly. Pour into greased casserole dish and refrigerate or freeze. Do not add the cheese at this point if you are making them to freeze or refrigerate. If you are making them to use right away; you can sprinkle the cheese on top and bake 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • 2
    Bake at 350 for 45 minutes uncovered until heated through. Sprinkle cheese (optional) on top and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • 3
    If you freeze the casserole, double wrap it well with aluminum foil and allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking. Can freeze up to 3 months.
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