make-ahead party mashed potatoes

(1 RATING)
32 Pinches
Sequim, WA
Updated on Dec 2, 2025

These mashed potatoes are SO good and loaded with flavor!I have made them every Thanksgiving for the last 3 years and the family loves them! Another thing I love about them is you can make them the day before and then just pop them in the oven the next day! These potatoes will NOT dissapoint! ENJOY!! :)

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 8-10 people

Ingredients

  • 1 - (15.3) oz. box hungry jack instant potatoes (thats what i use)
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 - sticks of butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 - 8 oz. packages softened cream cheese
  • 16 ounces container of sour cream
  • - paprika
  • - chives

How To Make make-ahead party mashed potatoes

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350*. Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray; set aside. Heat water,butter,garlic & onion salts to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese, milk, and sour cream. Stir until smooth. Stir in potatoes & mix all ingredients until combined. Spread into baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika and bake 1 hour until golden brown.
  • Step 2
    REMEMBER- Casserole can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours. If desired, I sprinkle green onions on the top right before serving! ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 338kcal, carbohydrates: 9g, cholesterol: 93mg, fat: 33g, fiber: 1g, protein: 4g, saturated fat: 19g, sodium: 1374mg, sugar: 5g, unsaturated fat: 13g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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