PREP-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

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Make your Thanksgiving a little less stressful with these Prep-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. Sour cream and cream cheese make these Prep-Ahead Mashed Potatoes rich and creamy. Cook them the night before and microwave them before serving.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 41m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 lb. red potatoes (about 10 medium), cut into chunks
1 cup sour cream
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 pkg. (8 oz.) fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 min. or until potatoes are tender; drain.
Mash potatoes. Add sour cream, cream cheese and milk; mash until blended. Spoon into microwaveable serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Spoon into bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Vent plastic wrap covering potatoes by poking a few holes in the top just before serving. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until heated through; stir. Top with mushrooms. Microwave, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g