Make-Ahead Party Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Party Mashed Potatoes
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Make-Ahead Party Mashed Potatoes A mixture of butter, paprika, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
HEAT oven to 350F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
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Heat water, butter, garlic salt and onion salt to boiling in a 6-quart Dutch oven or saucepan.
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Remove from heat.
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Add cream cheese, milk and sour cream, stirring until cream cheese is dissolved.
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STIR in potato flakes, mixing until all ingredients are well combined.
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Spread mashed potato mixture into prepared pan.
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SPRINKLE with paprika and bake 1 hour or until bubbling around edges and golden brown. Top with chopped bacon and parsley, if desired.
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VARIATION
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Heat 7 1/2 cups water with butter, garlic salt and onion salt. Replace 2 cups milk with 1 (12 oz.) can Pet Evaporated Milk.
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TIP Before adding paprika and baking, potato mixture can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
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Sprinkle with paprika and bake as directed above.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings20
Health Score1
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