CHEESY MAKE-AHEAD INSTANT POTATOES

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Nothing says cheesy and easy quite like this recipe. I realize "instant is as instant does," but there are times when I have to admit that instant does the trick. These really are good, and they smell wonderful while baking.

Provided by Suzie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 casserole, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 1/3 ounce) box instant mashed potatoes
6 cups water
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup oleo
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 cups milk
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces sour cream
paprika
nonstick cooking spray
chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with the cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat water, butter (oleo), garlic/onion powders to boil.
  • Remove from heat and add cream cheese, milk and sour cream, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in potatoes and mix until all ingredients are combined.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with chives (optional).
  • Bake one hour until golden brown.
  • NOTE: Before baking may be refrigerated up to 48 hour. Omit paprika/chives until ready to bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.9, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 276.1, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 8.7

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