Name: Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 1
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 -

Ingredients for - Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

1. 4 pounds medium potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered

2. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

3. 1/3 cup sour cream

4. 1/3 cup butter, softened

5. 1-1/4 teaspoons salt

6. 1 teaspoon paprika

7. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

8. 1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional

9. 2 tablespoons 2% milk

How to cook deliciously - Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.