Recipe: Make-ahead Mashed Potato Casserole

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Make-ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
Source: The Canadian Living Christmas Book
Makes about 10 servings.

10 potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb)
1/2 pound cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 pinch dried marjoram
salt and pepper
1/2 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs

In large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain and cool slightly; peel.

With potato masher, mash until smooth; blend in cream cheese and butter until melted. Mix in onions, sour cream, parsley, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to 8 inch baking dish; smooth top. Sprinkle with crumbs. (Casserole can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 week. Let thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to baking time.)

Bake in 400F oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly golden.