RE: Richard from Cincy Russian Potato Casserole. Has anyone made this ahead, and if so, how far?

[hallie-in-fla]

I would like to make this for New Years Eve dinner, but since I will have a roast in the oven I'm wondering how far ahead I can assemble it and if I can pre-bake and warm up or if that will affect finished product. I do have a warming oven drawer that I can use if need b. If anyone had any experience with this, I'd appreciate the input.

Thanks and Happy New Year!

 

[sandy-in-baltimore]

Re: RE: Richard from Cincy Russian Potato Casserole. Has anyone made this ahead, and if so, how far?

Here is my copy of the Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes. See note at the end of
recipe. I have kept for over a week. Delicious
* Exported from MasterCook *

Mashed Potatoes-do Ahead

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Potatoes Vegetables


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

6 pounds Potatoes -- (9 LARGE)
6 ounces Cream Cheese
1 cup Sour Cream
1 tablespoon Onion Salt
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 cup Milk
1 stick Butter -- ROOM TEMPERATURE

Optional

Onions
Mushrooms -- Sliced
Butter
To Taste Salt And Pepper

COOK PEELED POTATOES IN BOILING SALTED WATER UNTIL TENDER. DRAIN.
MASH UNTIL SMOOTH.
ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS AND BEAT UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY.
COOL AND REFRIGERATE.

TO USE
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PUT DESIRED AMOUNT IN A GREASED CASSEROLE, DOT WITH BUTTER AND BAKE IN A 350-DEGREE OVEN UNTIL HEATED THROUGH, ABOUT 30 MINUTES.
MAKES 8 CUPS OR 12 SERVINGS

NOTE
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WHEN USING ENTIRE RECIPE, ALLOW TO SIT OUT FOR A WHILE AND STIR IT SOME BEFORE PUTTING IN OVEN. IT MIGHT EVEN REQUIRE A BIT MORE BAKING TIME.

OPTIONAL
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SAUTE ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS AND SEASON TO TASTE.

PUT HALF OF THE POTATOES ON THE BOTTOM OF A CASSEROLE PUT SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS ON TOP OF THEM, THEN PUT THE REST OF THE MASHED POTATOES ON TOP,

DRIZZLE WITH BUTTER AND TOP WITH PAPRIKA IF DESIRED.

BAKE TIL HOT AND LIGHTLY BROWNED.

****** " ALTERNATE INSTRUCTION"*******

LIGHTLY BUTTER 9x14-INCH OVAL BAKING DISH.
PLACE POTATOES IN LARGE SAUCEPAN & COVER WITH COLD WATER. BOIL UNTIL TENDER, ABOUT 30 MINUTES.DRAIN
USING ELECTRIC MIXER, MASH POTATOES IN LARGE BOWL.
MIX IN SOUR CREAM,CREAM CHEESE, 5 TBSPS BUTTER, MILK AND ONION SALT. SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER.
TRANSFER POTATOES TO PREPARED DISH.(CAN BE PREPARED 2 DAYS AHEAD. COVER AND REFRIGERATE.)

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES. SLICE REMAINING 3 TBSPS BUTTER ON TOP OF POTATOES. BAKE TIL HEATED THROUGH & LIGHTLY BROWNED,ABOUT 30 MINUTES.

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NOTES : MAY BE USED ANY TIME WITHIN 2 WEEKS