Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

whether you are looking for a new & delicious side for the holidays, or just need a way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes. this Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe is for you!

Hello, friends!

Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away?

Since we are hosting this year, I’ve been busy preparing my menu and planning meals for family members who will be staying with us.

One of the first dishes I put on the list was these crazy yummy Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes!

A dear friend gave me the recipes YEARS ago, and they are still one of our family’s favorite side dishes.

Of course, I did tweak the recipe just a wee bit.

what do you need to make make-ahead cheesy mashed potatoes?

RECOMMENDED PREP-COOKING & BAKING EQUIPMENT:

• Large Saucepan or Dutch Oven
• Stand or hand mixer
• 2-3 quart casserole dish

 

INGREDIENTS:

• Potatoes
• Cream cheese
• Sour Cream
• Butter
• Heavy Cream
• Minced Garlic
• Chives (fresh or dried)
• Grated cheese (I use cheddar)
• Parsley
• Salt & Pepper

HOW TO MAKE THE CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

1. Boil 8-9 medium potatoes in a large saucepan until tender.
2. Butter a 2-3 quart casserole dish
3. Drain the potatoes and place in a stand mixer or large bowl
4. Add in cream cheese, sour cream, butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, and chives.
5. Beat potatoes until smooth.
6. Scoop potatoes into the greased casserole dish
7. Top with grated cheese and three pats of butter.
8. Sprinkle with parsley.
9. Cover and refrigerate until ready to make. (Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in advance.)
10. Remove the potatoes from the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown.

can I use leftover mashed potatoes to make these cheesy potatoes?

YES! I started doing this a few years ago at Thanksgiving. We always have PLENTY of leftover potatoes, but usually run out of gravy before we can eat them up. So instead, I whip up a batch of these creamy potatoes!

USING LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES:

When using leftover potatoes the process and ingredients may differ based on the texture of your potatoes and what you added to them initially.

To start, I place my mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and place them in the microwave for 4-5 minutes or until they are heated through. Then I will add them to my stand mixer and based on their consistency add in the cheeses, garlic, and seasonings. If they are a bit dry I will add a tablespoon or so of cream/milk until they are the consistency I want. Then I will put them into a buttered casserole, top them with the grated cheese and parsley and bake them as I do the original recipe.

can you freeze the make-ahead cheesy mashed potatoes?

YES! This recipe freezes VERY well. Just cover them tightly with saran wrap and then heavy-duty foil. They should keep for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, just remove the potatoes from the freezer and place them in the refrigerator overnight. Bake as the recipe calls for.

Here is the full recipe:

As I mentioned at the beginning of the post these potatoes make the perfect side and go well with turkey, ham, and even meatballs. So whatever is on your holiday main menu make sure to add these yummy SUPER creamy potatoes to it!

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