Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

We have some family friends that we have spent many holidays with over the years; Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4^th, and Birthdays, just to name a few. Both of our families have moved several times, and yet our paths keep crossing. This year is no exception. Although we will not be together on Thanksgiving, we will be spending Black Friday together visiting, eating, and laughing about old times. (No shopping for us!) These dear friends have been such a blessing to us and we are thankful for their friendship.

We have eaten this Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes recipe together multiple times. And, as the Holidays roll around each year, I am always so grateful to have it in my recipe box.  Standard mashed potatoes are yummy, but have to be made at the last minute. So, this make-ahead recipe frees you up to take care of other details just before serving time. Enjoy!

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

8-9 medium sized potatoes

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

2 tbsp. butter

2 tsp. dried onion

1 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. butter

Peel, cube, and boil potatoes until fully cooked. Drain and return to stock pot. Mash the potatoes with a masher and add cream cheese, sour cream, 2 tbsp. butter, dried onion, and salt. Combine thoroughly. Spread into a casserole dish. Dot the potatoes with remaining 2 tbsp. of butter.  The potatoes can be baked immediately at 375˚ for 30 minutes or they can be covered and refrigerated for up to five days ahead of time.