Hey everyone, it is Brad, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, make ahead creamy mashed potatoes. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
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Not only are the mashed potatoes ultra-creamy, but they can also be made two days ahead of time and reheated in the microwave — a huge bonus when oven and burner space is at a premium during the holidays. I hope you give these creamy make ahead mashed potatoes a try for your holiday dinner and I hope you love them! A little half and half makes these creamy mashed potatoes just right.
To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook make ahead creamy mashed potatoes using 8 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Make Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
- Get 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- Prepare 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
- Take 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Take 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Take 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Take butter
- Get paprika
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Instructions to make Make Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
- In a large pot bring to boil enough water to fully cover the potatoes.
- Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Drain.
- While mashing the potatoes add in the Miracle Whip, cream cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mash until light a fluffy. (I use an electric mixer to make this easier.)
- Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Dot the top of the potatoes with slices of butter then sprinkle with paprika.
- Cover and chill overnight for best results. (You can bake now if you'd like)
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated.
- TO FREEZE:
- Prepare recipe above without baking.
- Wrap dish securely and freeze.
- When ready to serve, thaw and follow baking instructions above.
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