Potluck Mashed Potatoes Recipes

POTLUCK POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; cook until tender but firm. Drain; cut potatoes into 1-in. cubes. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Add pimientos, onion, garlic salt and onion salt; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bread cubes; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bread is toasted.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
• Put the cream, butter, salt and pepper into the now empty 4-quart saucepan and place back over the heat until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and set a food mill fitted with the smallest die, on top of the pot. Add 1 cup of potatoes at a time to the mill. Once all of the potatoes have passed through the mill, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately.

POTLUCK MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Boil potatoes until done. Drain and place in large bowl. Mash the potatoes. Add the sour cream, cream cheese, 4 T. butter, dried minced onion, salt and pepper and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread potato mixture in a greased large baking dish. Drizzle 2 T. melted butter over the top and sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes; uncover and bake additional 20 minutes.
• 2. May be made ahead and refridgerated. If made ahead and refridgerated, let stand at room tempperature for 25-30 minutes before baking.

MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 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. , 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., 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.

DAY BEFORE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash until smooth. Mix in the cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder, salt, pepper and butter. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• Spread potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven about 30 minutes.

A MOUNTAIN OF MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Drain potatoes, place in large bowl, and mash with sour cream, cream cheese, onions, salt, and 4 tablespoons of butter, stirring until butter and cream cheese have melted.
• Spread potatoes into greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Melt remaining butter and drizzle over potatoes.
• Sprinkle with paprika, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use (you can bake these right away, of course).
• Refrigerated potatoes need to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
• Cover with tin foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.

POTLUCK POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Mix Cheddar cheese, potato soup, sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Fold potatoes into the mixture; pour prepared casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is golden brown, about 1 hour.

SLOW-COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, adding water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and milk. Stir in bacon, cheeses, onions and seasonings. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours.