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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes are perfect for busy holidays. Prepare these extra creamy potatoes 2 days in advance and reheat before serving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 medium russet potatoes , peeled and cut into 2" chunks (3 pounds)
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a pot covered with water by an additional inch.
- Bring to a boil then cook for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain water.
- Mash potatoes with a potato masher.
- In a medium saucepan stir together cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour mixture over potatoes and mash well until well mixed.
- Pour potato mixture into a 9x13" baking dish, let cool for 15 minutes then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove plastic wrap and cook potatoes for 30-40 minutes until hot and lightly browned (if desired).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
357mg
(15%)
Potassium
1055mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
856IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1055mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.