MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

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Remember whipping up potatoes at the last minute before holiday meals? Never again! These are the most delicious mashed spuds we've ever tasted - but best of all, you can make them the day before the feast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pounds medium potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in butter, seasonings and, if desired, chives. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Microwave, uncovered, on high 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in milk. Microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.