Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces cream cheese; ¼ cup almonds, sliced (optional); paprika (optional); ¼ cup bacon, cooked & crumbled; ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

5 lbs potatoes
1 egg
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup almonds, sliced (optional)
paprika (optional)
¼ cup bacon, cooked & crumbled
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Peel and quarter potatoes.
2
Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover.
3
completely with water.
4
Bring to a boil, then gently cook until tender.
5
Drain well.
6
In large bowl, combine potatoes, cream cheese, egg, garlic powder and salt.
7
Mash well by hand or with an electric mixer.
8
Spoon potatoes into spray-treated or greased 3 quart casserole or 9x13 pan.
9
Drizzle or brush melted butter over potatoes.
10
Sprinkle with almonds (optional) and paprika (optional), or top with bacon and/or cheese if desired.
11
Refrigerate for up to 2 days or label and freeze for later.
12
Freezing and Cooking Directions:.
13
Label and freeze in freezer bags or rigid freezer containers.
14
To serve, thaw completely.
15
Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs potatoes, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 3 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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