MeMe’s Recipes | make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese adds creaminess at a lower cost.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Mascarpone is similar in texture and flavor.

Peel and cut 3 lbs of regular potatoes into pieces for even cooking.

Cook the potatoes until mushy and drain them.

Add the drained potatoes to a mixing bowl.

Mix in 8 oz of cream cheese and 1/2 stick of butter with the potatoes until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/2 cup of evaporated milk.

Add 1/4 cup of diced onion to the egg mixture and combine.

Pour the egg and onion mixture into the potato mixture and mix until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 casserole dish.

Cover the casserole and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the casserole uncovered for 45 minutes until brown on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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