Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Oct. 03, 2023
With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! —JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed
  • 6 bacon strips, chopped
  • 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
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain.
  3. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1-2 days.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Test Kitchen Tips
  • For this recipe, we recommend using fluffy russets, creamy Yukon Golds or a mix of both.
  • Make these holiday recipes ahead, too.
  • Nutrition Facts

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