MAKE-AHEAD CREAMY POTATOES

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For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put together these creamy potatoes the night before and simply bake the day of to save precious holiday time. -Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes (about 6 large)
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk or half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place whole potatoes in a large stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk, salt, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Peel and cube potatoes when cool enough to handle. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl; stir in cheddar cheese, sour cream, mushroom mixture, onion and remaining butter. Transfer potato mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 55-65 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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C Breeze

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I'm so grateful for this recipe! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that you can make it ahead of time. It's also a very versatile recipe that can be served with a variety of main courses. I've

MD Ismot

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Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a new family favorite.

sam blackburn

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I've made this recipe many times, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that you can make it ahead of time. It's also a very versatile recipe that can be served with a variety of main courses. I've served it with grilled chicken

Nobi Hossail

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This recipe is a compliment to any meal.

Ralanda Winston

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I've made this recipe several times, and I've always had great results. I love that it's so easy to make and that you can make it ahead of time. I've also made it with different types of potatoes, and it's always turned out great. One time, I didn't

salma fattah

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I didn't have heavy cream, so I used milk instead. It still turned out great!

Ahmad Hssan

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I've made this recipe for years, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that you can make it ahead of time. I also love that it's a versatile recipe that can be served with a variety of main courses. I highly recommend this recip

Nana Kwame Owusu Ansah

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I highly recommend this recipe! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Don Legardye

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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love that it's a make-ahead recipe, so I can have it ready for a busy weeknight dinner. I highly recommen

Alvin Gomez

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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.

Jabari Strong

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I made this recipe with a few modifications. I used Yukon Gold potatoes instead of Russet potatoes, and I added a tablespoon of minced garlic to the sauce. It turned out great! The potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and garlic

Anita Tiwari

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Love this recipe! Next time, I'll add some chopped bacon for an extra layer of flavor.

Goddlaveeti Siddhu

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I've tried many creamy potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again!