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A close-up of creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipes topped with melted butter, bacon bits, and chives.

Why Everyone Loves This Mashed Potatoes Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

Mashed potatoes are a staple for family dinners and holiday meals. This recipe uses cream cheese and butter for extra creaminess. You can prepare this dish ahead of time to reduce stress on busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Make-Ahead Refrigeration 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 354
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potatoes
  • 3 pounds potatoes about 9 medium, peeled and cubed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk 2%
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1 Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • 13x9-in. baking dish

Method
 

  1. Place the potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat and cook the potatoes uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced.
  3. Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pan.
  4. Mash the potatoes. Gradually add the cream cheese, sour cream, and butter while mashing. Stir in the milk and all the seasonings (onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper).
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. If you are using toppings now, sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
  6. Cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 1 to 2 days if preparing ahead of time.
  7. When ready to serve, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the potatoes from the refrigerator and let them stand while the oven heats.
  8. Bake the potatoes covered for 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for 10 minutes more, or until the potatoes are heated through.
  9. If desired, sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Making these potatoes ahead of time simplifies your meal preparation. When you bake them after refrigeration, the extra time in the oven ensures they reach the correct serving temperature and maintain that comforting warmth everyone expects from mashed potatoes.

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