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Kittencal's Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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Preparing this ahead will save you tons of time in the kitchen, you may make them up to 3 days in advance, use only russet potatoes for this reds will not work the same, you may also add in 1/2 cup half and half cream or milk if desired, also the cheddar cheese is only optional if I am serving it to guests at my holiday table I most always omit and sprinkle a light dusting of paprika on top, or you may add it into the potato mixture if desired, and if you are serving a large crowd you may want to double and bake and serve in two pans ---------- don't wait to make this for the holidays, these are that good I think you will find yourself making them all the time!

by Kittencalrecipezazz·published 2006-10-23

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Potato

Servings

10 serving(s)

Total time

40 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

383 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

8 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (use only russet potatoes or use 10 medium)potato
6 ounces cream cheese, softened (can use 8 ounces)cream-cheese
1/3 cup sour cream (can use a little more)
1/2 cup butter (cut into cubes, can use more if desired)butter
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powderonion-powder
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)salt
fresh ground pepper (optional and to taste)pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (to taste) (optional)cheddar

Instructions (10 steps)

01Butter a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
02Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white vinegar until just fork-tender (do not cook the potatoes until very soft just until a fork goes easily into the potatoes all the way)drain and place in a large bowl.
03Using an electric mixer beat the hot potatoes until just semi smooth and still a little chunky (I use my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for this).