Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
This is a favorite of mine and Jason's. We don't do normal mashed potatoes anymore! We do these.
10 potatoes, peeled and quartered (I've found that this is almost a 5 pound bag)
6-8 oz cream cheese (recipe calls for 6, I usually toss in the whole package, I use light or fat free)
1 cup sour cream (I use light or fat free, typically fat free)
6 tablespoons butter
1 packet Hidden Vally Ranch dressing mix
1/4 tsp paprika
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth, I do use a potato masher here to mash them.
While the potatoes are boiling mix the cream cheese, sour cream, 4 tablespoons of butter, and the ranch packet together. (I do this in the Kitchen Aid using the paddle.)
Add the potatoes a bit at a time to the mixer and mix until smooth and fluffy. Place mixture in a 9x13 baking dish and refrigerate until ready to prepare. ( I like them to sit overnight.)
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Dot with remaining butter and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes uncovered, until heated through.
I've heard that these freeze well too, but haven't tried it yet. I keep meaning to though!
7 comments:
Thanks so much, Amber. I am going to make these for the freezer and let you know how they turn out. :) I think I'll use gallon freezer bags.
Your very welcome! Jason and I LOVE these. I just need to get potatoes on sale for a really good price and make some up. So simple and delicious.
Here's a question.
it said to dot the top with remaining butter, but it doesn't say where you use the butter the first time or how much. I'm guessing you use it when you mash the potatoes, but I'm not sure how much.
Whoops! I will go back and edit the recipes.
You put 4 tablespoons of butter in with sour cream and cheese mix and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Sorry Denise!
No prob. Thanks so much. :) I'll be making these for dinner as well as some for the freezer. :)
I loved them...no one else did, though. :(
Awwwww, that's no good Denise! What didn't they like about them?
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