Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Name: Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 pounds medium potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional; 2 tablespoons 2% milk

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 pounds medium potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

1

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
2

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in butter, seasonings and, if desired, chives. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
3

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Microwave, uncovered, on high 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in milk. Microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes.