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Golden Mashed Potatoes

I got a variation of this recipe for make-ahead mashed potatoes from my friend Jean some years ago and have made it many times over the years. It's nice to have the potatoes mashed ahead of time and ready for the table piping hot at dinner time.



Ingredients:
  • 10 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup herbed cream cheese (we like herb and garlic)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crumbled bacon bits and chopped green onions for topping
Method:
  1. Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender. Drain.
  2. Mash potatoes...adding cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, chives and salt & pepper.
  3. Mash until creamy.
  4. Spoon into lightly greased casserole...and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days...discard plastic wrap before baking.
  6. Bake at 350°F for one hour or until heated through.
  7. Sprinkle with bacon bits and green onions.

    Optional topping ~ Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated cheese before baking and omit bacon bits.
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19 comments:

  1. PamNovember 28, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    That sounds & looks really yummy!

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  2. CharlotteNovember 28, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Will give this a try next time I need mash patatpes.

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  3. Ruth's Photo BlogNovember 28, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Sounds good.I think I will have to start reading this blog at a different time of day.Maybe closer to supper time,so I get inspired to make these recipes.:0
    Blessings,Ruth

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  4. TrishNovember 28, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    This is a great idea. Never thot about making potatoes ahead of time but one sure could use options like that when preparing big meals! AND...bonus...these sound scrumptious!

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  5. noble pigNovember 28, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    This sounds wonderful.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 28, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    I have never used the "golden" potatoes...but think I will give them a try...these "smashed taters" sure look good!!!! God Bless...Ora in KY

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  7. aspiritofsimplicityNovember 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Oh my that does sound good. I have heard of folks cooking mashed potatoes in the crock pot and this sounds like a recipe that would work for that.

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  8. BettyNovember 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I love dishes that you can make ahead..I usually use red potatoes but I'd like to try this variety and your recipe!

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  9. Coleens RecipesNovember 28, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    This is a GREAT recipe!! What a time saver.

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  10. AmberNovember 28, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I'm a new follower and I feel like I have found a real treasure in this blog! Thank you! I love the Psalms verse you used in your header. I use it each time I back goodies for someone!

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  11. HelsieNovember 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Wow I'm so glad I found this blog. I love to read about the type of food people from other countries eat and now I can try some of these great recipes.

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  12. AnitaNovember 28, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    these sound super yummy! i look to giving them a try

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  13. Nicole NowlinNovember 28, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Yum...I was just thinking today of a "make ahead" mashed potato recipe I could try for our Christmas dinner. These are definately going on the "to try" list.

    Thanks

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  14. VelvaNovember 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    This mashed potato recipe looks absolutely delicious. Very nice.

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  15. LoracNovember 28, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    I made these up tonight. They are delicious!

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  16. Katy ~November 29, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Perfect!

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  17. TroutwomanNovember 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Mashed potatoes got the better of me this year. I will try this next time! Thanks for sharing.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    This sounds like a good idea, as making mashed potatoes can be a tedious task when making other meal preparations along with it.

    I have one question though please.

    These won't change their texture, or become too dry when re-heating? Sounds like a good idea, but, just would like to know that before trying.

    Thank you.

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  19. WilmaDecember 19, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    First time I have ever served make-ahead mashed potatoes. I loved it! They were very delicious and reheating took nothing away from their texture. Another great recipe from MGCC!

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