Tracy's Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Tracy's Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes recipe

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I have been making these Make Ahead Mashed Potatos for Thanksgiving for about 4 years. They are easy to make and takes the stress out of making mashed potatos and the ...read more

posted by

joannefry

on 11/17/2012

time

prep:

30 min

total:

1 hr 30 min

servings

total:

16 servings, 1/2 cup each

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What You Need

lb. white or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 10), peeled, cubed

cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

1/2

cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

tsp. onion powder

slice OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled

green onions, sliced

Make It

COOK potatoes in large saucepan of boiling water 10 to 15 min. or until tender; drain. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add sour cream, reduced-fat cream cheese and onion powder; mash until creamy.

SPOON into lightly greased 2-qt. casserole; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator 30 min. before baking. Discard plastic wrap.

HEAT oven to 350°F. Bake potatoes 1 hour or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon and onions.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Make Ahead

Assemble recipe as directed but do not sprinkle with bacon and onions; cover with heavy-duty foil. Freeze up to 1 month. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Bake, covered, 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering the last 10 min. Sprinkle with bacon and onions.

Variation

Use any savory flavor of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread to season the potatoes. Or, roast fresh garlic and add to the potatoes for creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

Variation

Sprinkle baked casserole with OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits, chopped chives and/or KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese instead of the suggested toppings.

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dfarmer

posted:12/14/2003

This may take the place of baked potatoes at our house. I made this dish the day before Thanksgiving and it was delicious. I did make a few changes. I added a little butter, salt and pepper to taste. And since some of the children would run from the onions on top. So I topped it with the bacon and a bit of cheese and a sprinkling of parsley.

luv2cook16

posted:12/10/2003

Made this recipe the day before Thanksgiving. It not only cut down on late mashing of potatoes but it also had great flavor and loved by all.

dawn3833

posted:12/2/2003

I've also made this variation before. I've made it the day before and it has always worked out really well. Instead of using plain sour cream I used a light Onion dip this time and eliminated the onion powder.

a cook

posted:11/25/2003

I have made these potatoes for years. To get rid of the last minute mashing of potatoes - I fix the potatoes early morning and put them in my crockpot on low and it keeps them warm until we are ready to eat and there is no last minute rush.

kkoch1

posted:11/24/2003

So, are you saying to add the sour cream at the same time as the cream cheese?

a cook

posted:11/23/2003

I have made this type before except the bacon on it. It is delicious! For the person who asked what to do with the sour cream I believe you just add it. I usually use sour cream in mine and white horseradish as well.

Benita32

posted:11/21/2003

I would like to know what is done with the Sour Cream, I am planning on using this recipe for thanksgiving as a side dish..thanks

a cook

posted:11/13/2003

fresh pressed garlic cloves and red pepper flakes would be good ; and fresh grated pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese too for toppins

a cook

posted:11/13/2003

yum...

mays2004

posted:11/11/2003