MAKE-AHEAD MASHED/SMASHED POTATOES
My mom clipped the basic recipe out of a newspaper (a very small clipping -so the name of the newspaper and column are not included, unfortunately) several years ago. It has since become the only mashed potato recipe we use, especially since the pickiest eaters race to get up the next morning to eat all of the leftovers! Mashed potatoes seem to be one of those foods that really brings out strong opinions, so I am including all of the various variations that please the various preferences in our house, and you should feel free to adjust to suit your tastes too! We always use fat free sour cream and low-fat cream cheese with excellent results, but the full-fat ingredients should also work just fine. These can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
Provided by Starrynews
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Scrub the potatoes while bringing a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. If you don't like the skins in your mashed potatoes, you can also peel them at this point if you would like.
- Add potatoes and simmer 30 minutes, or until potatoes are soft and ready to be mashed.
- Mash the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cream cheese and sour cream and mix well.
- Sprinkle with any other herbs, spices, or seasonings you like.
- Final decision-- if you like your potatoes more on the smashed/chunky side, enjoy. If you want them smooth and completely mashed, then use mixer to whip them to your desired consistency.
- When ready, bring to room temperature, tent with foil, and reheat in 350-375 degree oven until hot, about 40 minutes. Reportedly, it can also be reheated in microwave or crockpot, but we have only ever tried it in the oven, so if you use another method, would love to hear how it works out.
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Shaaban Salem
s_s@aol.comThese mashed potatoes were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.
Aim Bot
aim-b77@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Manilyn Legara
m@hotmail.frThese mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and satisfying.
nombulelo mkhize
mkhizenombulelo32@yahoo.comI love the flavor of these mashed potatoes. The cheese and bacon really make them special.
basit ali58
ali58-basit23@hotmail.comThese mashed potatoes are so creamy and delicious. I can't get enough of them.
Shahida Akter
a.shahida95@gmail.comI've made these mashed potatoes several times and they're always a hit.
imran ullah
i_u51@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Clarissa Ribera
r.c@aol.comI love that I can make these mashed potatoes ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to get dinner on the table.
Ronero Flores
r.flores@gmail.comThese mashed potatoes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd pleaser.
Elsa Elsa patel
e_patel45@hotmail.co.ukI made these mashed potatoes for Christmas dinner and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
Md Hossian
hossianm63@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again.
Samim Azizyar
samimazizyar52@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my mashed potatoes turned out perfect. They were so smooth and fluffy.
Teresa Crow
t.crow32@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these were really good! The cheese and bacon add a lot of flavor.
Sajid Gill
gsajid@aol.comThese mashed potatoes were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! I made them a day ahead and they were still creamy and delicious.