Sides & Salads
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
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Makes: |
7 C. |
14 C. |
21 C. |
28 C. |
35 C. |
42 C. |
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Ingredients: |
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potatoes |
5 lbs. |
10 lbs. |
15 lbs. |
20 lbs. |
25 lbs. |
30 lbs. |
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eggs |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
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garlic powder |
1/2 t. |
1 t. |
1-1/2 t. |
2 t. |
2-1/2 t. |
1 T. |
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butter/margarine, melted |
3 T. |
1/4 C. + 2 T. |
1/2 C. + 1 T. |
3/4 C. |
3/4 C + 3 T. |
1 C. + 2 T. |
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salt |
1 t. |
2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
1 T. + 2 t. |
2 T. |
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cream cheese |
8 oz. |
16 oz. |
24 oz. |
32 oz. |
40 oz. |
48 oz. |
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almonds, sliced (optional) |
1/4 C. |
1/2 C. |
3/4 C. |
1 C. |
1-1/4 C. |
1-1/2 C. |
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paprika for color |
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Containers:
Quart or 1-gallon freezer bags or rigid freezer containers
Assembly
Directions:
Peel
and quarter potatoes. Place the
potatoes in a saucepan and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil, then
gently cook until tender. Drain
well. In large bowl, combine
potatoes, cream cheese, egg/s , garlic powder and salt.
Mash well by hand or with an
electric mixer. Spoon potatoes into spray-treated or greased 3 quart
casserole or 9x13 pan. Drizzle or
brush melted butter over potatoes. Sprinkle
with almonds (optional) and paprika. Refrigerate
for up to 2 days or label and freeze for later.
Freezing and Cooking Directions:
Label
and freeze in freezer bags or rigid freezer containers.
To
serve, thaw completely. Bake at 375º
for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden.
Comments:
You’ll love having this side dish handy. Our kids really love these (minus the almonds, of course!). Husbands, too.
Options:
* 1/4 C. crumbled, crisp bacon may be stirred in for great flavor.
* Potatoes may also be topped with 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese.
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