“A must with turkey dinner . . . can be made ahead and frozen”!! Say wha?? what will the neighbors say? what will hubby say? eek – I’m going to do – oops, I mean, I did it!
Truthfully, I’ve made these before – for Thanksgiving – and the popular opinion is that they are delicious, taste fresh, and it’s definitely worth it. It frees up time, energy, and mess on a day when the cook can use a break. I do highly recommend it! Hmmm, what might I do instead of peeling and mashing potatoes on Christmas Day? play a hand of cards . . . watch the grandchildren skate . . . take photos?
Elsie’s Potatoes Extraordinaire*
PREP 10 MIN | TOTAL 50 MIN
5 lbs potatoes (approximately 9 large)
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp onion salt
pinch of pepper
2 Tbsp butter
COOK and mash potatoes. Add all ingredients, except butter, and combine. Put into large greased casserole. Dot with butter.
BAKE, covered at 350F for 30 minutes and serve hot. If making ahead, cool the casserole, freeze and thaw before baking.
SERVES 10 – 12
NOTES: I use white baker/table potatoes – they’re fluffier. On Christmas Day, I will stir the casserole halfway through cooking – especially since it has been previously frozen. You might want to substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the higher fat versions.
*Adapted from The Best of Bridge
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I love mashed potatoes and like the idea of adding onion salt – will try:)
I, too, love mashed potatoes. I didn’t realize they would freeze, either. (I will admit to heresy: I make instant ones with packages of Idaho brand. ;-) I haven’t made real mashed potatoes for quite awhile.) Merry Christmas, Barb. Oh…I’m copying this recipe because it sounds too good not to try.
I’ve done something very similar and they are dee-licious. Mine have cheddar cheese, but yours are lighter in calories. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea! I’ve never frozen mashed potatoes but I’m game! Potatoes are a family favorite around here and I think these would be a big hit!
Merry Christmas!
Hi Barb,
I just love the addition of Sour Cream and Cream Cheese in this recipe, it looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. We are wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
All of food you are showing…yumm.. my husband would LOVE these. I have to try them…Michelle