Well, this is my attempt to get back on track. Freezer cooking and planning ahead saves me both time and money. Throw in saving my sanity... and I believe it is well worth the effort. Thanks to my niece for asking me for freezer recipes, I will begin to share my favorites along with any tips that I think may be helpful.
This recipe is adapted from The Freezer Cooking Manual from 30 Day Gourmet: A Month of Meals Made Easy
Make-Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
5 pounds potatoes, peel and quarter
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Place peeled and quartered potatoes in a sauce pan and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil then boil gently until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes well.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cream cheese, egg, garlic powder and salt. Mash well with an electric mixer or by hand if you don't have one. Spoon potatoes into a (Pam) spray treated or greased 3 quart casserole or a 9 x 13 pan.
Drizzle or brush melted butter over potatoes. Refrigerate for up to 2 days or label and freeze for later. Freeze in a Ziploc Bag.
To serve: thaw completely. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden.
Options: 1/4 cup crumbled crisp bacon may be stirred in for great flavor. Potatoes may also be topped with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
If you like this recipe, you may like the others in the book The Freezer Cooking Manual from 30 Day Gourmet: A Month of Meals Made Easy
Thanks for reading and Happy Cooking! :)
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