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make ahead mashed potatoes

(2 ratings)
AmmaWendy avatar
Recipe by
Wendy Rusch
@AmmaWendy
Cameron, WI

You're SUPPOSE to make this the day before! How great is that?

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For make ahead mashed potatoes

  • 4-5 lb
    red potatoes, peeled and cooked
  • 1 - 8 oz
    package of cream cheese
  • 1 c
    half and half or cream
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp
    sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp
    chives, chopped, or 2 tsp dried

How To Make make ahead mashed potatoes

  • 1
    While potatoes are still warm, add cream cheese, half and half, butter, salt, pepper and chives.
  • 2
    Mash and whip well. Place in buttered casserole. Refrigerate over night or up to 3 days.
  • 3
    Remove from refrigerator 1/2 an hour before baking. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until top is a golden brown.
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