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Creamy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Creamy mashed potatoes get even better when topped with a savory trio of cheese, onions and bacon. Plus, these potatoes offer make-ahead appeal. —JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois

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Creamy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

25 40 65

Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings.
In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain.
Transfer potato mixture to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, onions and bacon. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 419 calories, 24 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 544 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p31

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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2011 by bzdz1128

This is now a new family favorite!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by New Recipe Night!

Anything with bacon & potatoes is a winner!!! This is a keeper!!!

Reviewed on May. 29, 2011 by parksville

These are easy and very, very good. You can prepare them a day ahead then pop in the oven when ready to cook. We will definitely keep them on the top 10 list in our house.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Amothy

Made these for Easter. AMAZING! Definitely is going into the "definitely make again" file

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by retiredcookie2000

This is definitely a keeper. Served this as part of our Easter dinner and everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by Joy Lang

Very Yummy

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by tbardella

Wonderful! Made a double batch and they were gone!!! Huge hit!

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by Aima

Make a double recipe and take it to the potluck. It will be gone before you get through the line!

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2011 by Christina Holzmeister

I have made this for our Church and my family. Everyone that has had it, LOVE IT!!!