Prep-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Prep-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

1.                               3 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks

2.                               1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

3.                               4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

4.                               1/4 cup milk

5.                               2 tablespoons butter

6.                               1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced

7.                               2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Procedure

1.                  Place potatoes in large saucepan. Add enough water to completely cover potatoes. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15 min. or until potatoes are tender.

2.                  Drain potatoes; return to saucepan. Add sour cream, cream cheese and milk. Mash with potato masher to desired consistency. Spoon into microwaveable serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3.                  Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat; add mushrooms. Cook 5 min. or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Spoon into small bowl; cover. Refrigerate until ready to use.

4.                  Vent plastic wrap covering potatoes. Microwave on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until heated through; stir. Top with mushrooms. Microwave, uncovered, an additional 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with thyme.

Yield: 12 servings

We have made mashed-potatoes the least of your worries for the big holiday meal. Our secret to a delicious make-ahead mash is two special ingredients: sour cream and cream cheese. They keep this favorite rich and creamy so you can prepare it the night before and just microwave right before serving.

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