Make-Ahead Holiday Mashed Potatoes

Name: Make-Ahead Holiday Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: Sun-dried Tomato Butter; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened; 2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Potatoes; 4 pounds (8 cups) potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into chunks; 3/4 cup milk, divided; Paprika, if desired; Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Make-ahead recipe sure to be your new Christmas mashed potato recipe. The sun-dried tomato butter can be used for pastas and breads, too!

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30 min

Prep Time

05 hrs 10 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

Sun-dried Tomato Butter

¹/₂ cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₄ teaspoon salt

Potatoes

4 pounds (8 cups) potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 teaspoons salt

3 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into chunks

³/₄ cup milk, divided

Paprika, if desired

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

How to make

STEP 1

Combine all sun-dried tomato butter ingredients in bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
STEP 2

Place potatoes, salt and enough water to cover potatoes into 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
STEP 3

Reduce heat to medium. Cook 15-18 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
STEP 4

Place potatoes into bowl. Mash potatoes on low speed. Beat at medium speed, gradually adding cream cheese, 1/4 cup milk and sun-dried tomato butter until smooth. Place potatoes into 3-quart casserole. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
STEP 5

Pour remaining 1/2 cup milk over potatoes, just before heating. Cover; microwave 15-18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley, if desired.

Tip #1

Sun-dried Tomato Butter can be made up to 5 days ahead. Let soften about 30 minutes at room temperature before using. This butter is delicious on bread or tossed with pasta, vegetables, etc.

Tip #2

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 325°F. Prepare potato mixture as directed. Just before heating, pour remaining 1/2 cup milk over potatoes. Cover; bake 30 minutes. Stir; continue baking 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

280 Calories

13 Fat (g)

35 Cholesterol (mg)

620 Sodium (mg)

38 Carbohydrates (g)

3 Dietary Fiber

5 Protein (g)

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