Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese are the perfect dish for any occasion, providing a creamy, comforting side that can be prepared in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds russet potatoes
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- To reheat, bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add chopped chives or herbs.
- These mashed potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 37 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams