Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
These make ahead mashed potatoes stay creamy and smooth even after reheating. A stress-free side dish that fits perfectly into the busy holiday season!
Print
Pin
Servings: 6
Calories: 417kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender.
- Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix in cream cheese, sour cream, half of the butter, seasonings, and green onions.
- Spread the mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle with the remaining butter and sprinkle with some paprika. At this point, you can refrigerate or freeze your mashed potatoes. Just bring to room temperature before baking, covered.
- Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes or until golden on top.
- Garnish with more green onions before serving if desired.
Notes
- Avoid gummy mashed potatoes by rinsing the potatoes before and after boiling and making sure to drain them really well.
- Start your potatoes in cold water to ensure even cooking! The insides of the potatoes will be undercooked if they are shocked.
- Try these make ahead mashed potatoes with add-ins like cheddar cheese, bacon bits, roasted garlic, and rosemary!
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg