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Make-ahead mashed potatoes topped with chives in a white baking dish.
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy, and delicious served with ham, turkey, or beef. Make them in advance and check them off your list!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • ¾ cup milk divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened (I use ⅓ less fat)
  • ½ cup sour cream light or regular
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning like Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Instructions

  • Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over HIGH heat. Add potatoes, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender all the way through when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Drain well and return the potatoes to the dry pot.
  • Warm the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds and set it aside.
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream, about half of the milk, and the butter and mix with an electric mixer just until combined. Add as much of the remaining milk as needed to reach the desired consistency and mix again until no lumps remain but being careful not to overmix. Add seasoned salt, Havarti, and cheddar and stir with a spoon until well incorporated. Season to taste with additional salt (if needed) and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Transfer potatoes to prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.
  • Remove dish from refrigerator about an hour before baking time to take the chill off. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake, covered for 30 to 45 minutes, or until warmed through. Garnish with chives and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 1mg