Party Potatoes

Recipe

Servings:

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 35

Cook: 40

Total: 1 15

Party potatoes with cream cheese and sour cream- the ultimate rich and comforting mashed potato recipe for Christmas, Thanksgiving, potlucks, or other holidays. Make ahead and freezer friendly too!

Ingredients

▢ 5 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed (white, russet, yukon gold)
▢ 8 ounce cream cheese cubed and at room temperature
▢ ½ cup sour cream room temperature
▢ 2 Tablespoons whole milk
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
▢ 2 Tablespoons butter
▢ paprika optional garnish
▢ chopped chives optional garnish

Instructions

Place cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat (about 10 minutes), then reduce to a simmer and cook potatoes until very tender (about 15 to 20 minutes)
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325℉. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Drain potatoes and return to the pot (or transfer to large mixing bowl).
Add cream cheese, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper.
Mash potatoes with a potato masher, potato ricer, or electric mixer until smooth. Don’t over mix.
Transfer to baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden.
Just before serving, melt butter in the microwave and drizzle over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika and/or chopped chives before serving, if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients so that they mix together easily.
Drain potatoes well to avoid watering down your mashed potatoes.
Add onion salt, garlic powder, or your choice of seasonings for added flavor.
Add shredded cheese for cheesy potatoes.

Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Make Ahead: Prep up through step 4, adding an extra ¼ cup of milk to keep them from drying out. Cover unbaked mashed potatoes with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Allow to sit on the countertop for 30 minutes before baking as directed in the recipe card. Or baking straight from the fridge, just add 10-15 mins to bake time.

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