Sour Cream Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes with sour cream and cheese are easy to make ahead of time and are very moist and creamy. Heat in the oven when you're ready!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.125 teaspoon paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and generously salt water. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Mash potatoes together with cream cheese, sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Place in a storage container with the lid off and chill in refrigerator. When potatoes are cold, cover tightly with a lid.

Step 2

When ready to reheat potatoes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish and spoon desired amount of potatoes into dish. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Use within 10 days.