Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes For A Crowd 🥔🎉
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Serving: A Crowd
Description:
Indulge in the creamy delight of Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive Christmas dinner, a Thanksgiving feast, or even a busy weeknight dinner. These velvety mashed potatoes are prepared with love and expertise, ensuring a dish that will be cherished by all who partake.
Ingredients:
- 5 potatoes
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups cream cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 332.6
- Fat Content: 15.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 39mg
- Sodium Content: 88.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42.1g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 1.9g
- Protein Content: 7.3g
Keywords:
Vegetable, Low Protein, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Recipe Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: Begin by combining all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are thoroughly incorporated. The creamy blend of sour cream and cream cheese will add richness and depth to the mashed potatoes, elevating them to new heights of flavor.
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Transfer to Casserole: Once the ingredients are well mixed, transfer the creamy potato mixture into a large casserole dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure even cooking. This step sets the stage for the potatoes to meld together beautifully as they bake to perfection.
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Refrigerate: Cover the casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate it until you’re ready to use. This make-ahead feature allows you to prepare the dish in advance, saving you valuable time and effort when entertaining a crowd.
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Allow to Reach Room Temperature: When you’re ready to serve, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Allowing the potatoes to come to room temperature ensures even heating during the baking process, resulting in perfectly creamy and luscious mashed potatoes.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the potatoes have reached room temperature, place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are heated through and the top is lightly golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the casserole dish from the oven and serve the Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes to your eagerly awaiting guests. Watch as they savor each spoonful of creamy goodness, delighting in the comforting flavors of this timeless dish.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving a comforting side dish, these Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes are sure to impress. With their velvety texture and rich flavor, they’ll quickly become a favorite among family and friends alike. Prepare them ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, and bask in the joy of sharing a delicious meal with those you love.
