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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe will become one of your favorites for the holidays and all year round.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 12 Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes approx. 3 1/2 lbs.
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese I use light cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream I use light sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Large pinch nutmeg
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Peel and large dice potatoes. Boil in salted water for 25-30 min. or until fork tender.
  • Butter a 10 cup casserole dish and set aside.
  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together with a hand mixer until well combined and smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Drain the potatoes and put them through a ricer. Mash with the butter.
  • Add cream cheese mixture and with the hand mixer combine until light and fluffy. Fold in the green onions.
  • Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with the Parmesan cheese. If making ahead of time refrigerate or freeze at this point.
  • Bake for 40-50 min. until hot with lid on. You can brown the top under the broiler at the end.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 127mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g