Are you looking for a flavorful side dish to serve at your next gathering? Consider making a delicious do-ahead mashed potato casserole. This dish combines creamy mashed potatoes with a crispy topping, resulting in a satisfying and comforting meal. With a few simple ingredients and some preparation ahead of time, you can create a casserole that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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EASY MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
Great for preparing beforehand and then an easy 35-minute bake when company comes over.
Provided by Dawnsigkap
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a casserole dish.
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes; reserve water for mashing, if necessary. Add sour cream, cream cheese, onion salt, garlic powder, and pepper; beat until creamy. Pour into the prepared dish. Cover with Cheddar cheese, parsley, and paprika.
- Bake, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 315.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! -JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.
Provided by Carol Evans
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
- Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 369.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
DO-AHEAD GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Homemade mashed potatoes you can make ahead! It doesn't get much better. Mmm.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, mix potatoes and garlic; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry. Mash potatoes and garlic in pan with potato masher or electric mixer until no lumps remain.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat milk, whipping cream, butter, salt and pepper over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted; reserve and refrigerate 1/4 cup mixture. Add remaining milk mixture in small amounts to potatoes, mashing after each addition, until potatoes are light and fluffy. (Amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used.)
- Grease 2-quart casserole. Spoon potatoes into casserole; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Pour reserved milk mixture over potatoes. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Stir potatoes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg
MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
Make and share this Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
- Drain and let cool slightly, peel.
- With a potato masher, mash until smooth, do not use an electric mixer, blend in cream cheese and butter until melted.
- Mix in onions, sour cream, parsley, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to 8 inch (2 L) baking dish, smooth top.
- Sprinkle with crumbs, (Casserole can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 week. Let thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to baking time.) Bake in 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly golden.
DELICIOUS DO AHEAD MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE
This is a great dish that can be assembled ahead of time and then put in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. It's delicious and creamy and will be a hit wherever you take it!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients, except paprika and butter.
- Beat until fluffy.
- Place in a greased casserole dish.
- Top with butter and sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
MAKE-AHEAD POTATOES
There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side dish is so handy to prepare well in advance. Plus, it's an easy dish for people to serve themselves and it looks so appealing on a buffet. -Margaret Twitched, Danbury, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Drain potatoes and place in a bowl; mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, onion and salt; stir until smooth and the cream cheese and butter are melted. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate or bake immediately, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. If potatoes are made ahead and refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Use russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for mashed potatoes because they are starchy and have a fluffy texture.
- Peel and cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water: The salt will help to flavor the potatoes and prevent them from becoming bland.
- Use a potato ricer or masher to mash the potatoes: A potato ricer will give you smooth, creamy mashed potatoes, while a masher will give you a more rustic texture.
- Add butter, milk, and cream cheese: These ingredients will help to make the mashed potatoes rich and creamy.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Top the mashed potatoes with cheese, bacon, or chives: This will add extra flavor and texture to the dish.
- Make the mashed potatoes ahead of time: Mashed potatoes can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Simply store them in the refrigerator and reheat them before serving.
Conclusion:
Mashed potato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a holiday feast. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect mashed potato casserole that everyone will love.
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