"Make the holidays easy with MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES! This creamy dreamy mashed potato casserole is SO SIMPLE so you don't have to be trapped in the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Adapted from [Pioneer Woman | http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/delicious_creamy_mashed_potatoes/]..."
INGREDIENTS
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!For the Potatoes:
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5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; divided
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup Half-and-Half or whole milk
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1/2-1 teaspoon salt or Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, per taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried chives, optional
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!For the Alternate topping:
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1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
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3/4 cup bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese