Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

By Gina G

You can make these mashed potatoes several days ahead of your event and store them in the fridge. This recipe reheats beautifully in a preheated oven. These creamy mashed potatoes are perfect for serving large crowds, they're great for parties, and they're sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons onion salt
• Ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.

In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.

Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.

MAKE-AHEAD RECIPE:

Make mashed potatoes and transfer them to a large casserole dish. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, place in a preheats 325°F oven and cook for about 50 minutes or until heated through.