Make-Ahead Potatoes

Name: Make-Ahead Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 10 large potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 cup sour cream; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons dried minced onion; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; Paprika

There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side dish is so handy to prepare well in advance. Plus, it's an easy dish for people to serve themselves and it looks so appealing on a buffet. -Margaret Twitched, Danbury, Iowa

Ingredients

10 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
Paprika

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Drain potatoes and place in a bowl; mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, onion and salt; stir until smooth and the cream cheese and butter are melted. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate or bake immediately, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. If potatoes are made ahead and refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 262 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Make-Ahead Potatoes in Taste of Home December/January 1998

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momtotomandmike

Nov 21, 2018

This is requested for many family dinners...my niece that wouldn't eat mashed potatoes, eats these. Creamy with great flavor. I never have leftovers.
gunslinger

Dec 5, 2014

Delicious flavor, wonderful with gravy!
zookeeperk

Apr 21, 2014

This recipe finds it's way to my table time after time!!
GoVikes28

Apr 1, 2014

My family loves these potatoes! I make them often for holidays and it is so great to make them the night before and just heat the next day!
nandarcook

Nov 15, 2012

These potatoes are awesome. My family and I love them. I like that you can make them the day before and just heat in oven.
marciaoakley

Nov 24, 2010

I've been making these delicious mashed potatoes for years. Not only are they yummy, but you are not mashing potatoes while your guests wait.
scrapo

Nov 17, 2010

Super Good! Surprised how creamy they stayed being made ahead and put in the fridge. Omited the onion (due to family members not liking onion) and used garlic salt instead of regular table salt.
laurarabe

Feb 1, 2009

Can you Freeze these potatoes?
whateverfood

Nov 16, 2008

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Entiat

Nov 16, 2008

I've made potatoes similer to these for several years and that's what I take to all the family get togethers. I add chives, cheddar cheese and garlic powder, no butter. they are great.................jc