Cheesy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
24 servings

Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
5 cups water
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons onion salt
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 (8 oz.) package finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups milk
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream
1 (13.3 oz.) pkg. Hungry Jack Red Skin and Yukon Gold Mashed Potato Flakes

1.HEAT oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch oven safe casserole with no-stick cooking spray. Heat water, butter, garlic salt and onion salt to boiling in a 6-quart Dutch oven or saucepot. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese, milk and sour cream, stirring until cream cheese is dissolved.

2.STIR in potato flakes and 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, mixing until all ingredients are well combined. Spread mashed potato mixture into prepared pan.

3.BAKE 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Bake an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbling around edges and golden brown.

TIP
Before baking, potato mixture can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Uncover and bake as directed above.