577933 Sat Dec 06 14:37:59 -0800 2008 6 31 Home Cooking 0 4225781 Hi all, I need some help finding a great recipe. I've lost a recipe for make ahead mashed potatoes that calls for either creamed cheese or sour cream. Does anyone have the recipe? Can you share it? It is a fabulous recipe to have on hand during the holidays as the casserole can be made a few days ahead and then just warm up in the oven. I'll anxiously await a response! Thanks a million, salemjan Sat Dec 06 14:37:59 -0800 2008 16884 salemjan 1 4225809 This is what I came up with when I Googled "Make ahead mashed potatoes" : http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Make-Ahead-Mashed-Potatoes-2/Detail.aspx The note at the top says "You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first." Sat Dec 06 14:48:54 -0800 2008 4225781 10532 LindaWhit 2 4225879 Thanks very much! This is just the recipe I was looking for! Salemjan Sat Dec 06 15:27:01 -0800 2008 4225809 16884 salemjan 1 4225817 I have made these Barefoot Contessa Parmesan Smashed Potatoes many times in advance. While it doesn't say it on the website, in the actual cookbook, Ina has a side note stating to sprinkle with parmesan cheese and reheat. It works beautifully and these potatoes are delicious. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/parmesan-smashed-potatoes-recipe2/index.html Sat Dec 06 14:51:57 -0800 2008 4225781 10205 valerie 2 4225881 This sounds wonderful. Many thanks, Salemjan Sat Dec 06 15:27:23 -0800 2008 4225817 16884 salemjan 1 4225884 The recipe that I always use is "Thanksgiving Potatoes", from The Silver Palate Good Times cookbook. Besides being delicious, the convenience of making them ahead of time is invaluable. Here's a link: http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1750,152168-248195,00.html Sat Dec 06 15:29:17 -0800 2008 4225781 23506 btnfood 1 4227160 I make the allrecipes potatoes frequently. They can also be frozen with no problem, either in a casserole dish or in individual portions. Casseroles I let thaw in the fridge and heat in the oven. Smaller portions I just microwave until hot (they might look sloppy as they heat in the microwave, but once they are hot and stirred they are fine). Sun Dec 07 10:37:43 -0800 2008 4225781 187605 polecat2663