As the name suggests, this is a recipe for Mashed Potatoes, that is suitable for making a day before serving

• Preparation time: 30 minutes
• Bake time: 90 minutes
• Makes 8-10 servings (8 cups).

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lbs (1½ kg) medium sized potatoes, pared
• 1½ cups (360 ml) sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Optional: ½-1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup (4 tablespoons, 10 grams) bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

• Large bowl
• Hand-mixer
• Small saucepan

PREPARATION / DIRECTIONS

• The day before serving:
• Boil and drain the potatoes
• Combine potatoes, sour cream, the 4 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper
• Beat with electric mixer at low speed until blended
• Beat at high speed until light and fluffy
• Put lightly into a 2 quart (2 liter) casserole, cover and refrigerate overnight
• 2-3 hours before serving: remove from refrigerator
• 1½ hour before serving: bake covered at 325 ºF (165 ºC) for 1 hour
• In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, toss in the bread crumbs, and sprinkle on top of the mashed potatoes
• Bake 30 more minutes, uncovered

©1990 Christine Cowen