A Five-Star Thanksgiving

AllRecipes.com has what you need for the ultimate Thanksgiving feast. The do-ahead mashed potato recipe below is a delicious example.

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Make this Thanksgiving your most memorable ever.
Erik Rank
Make this Thanksgiving your most memorable ever.
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Looking for the perfect turkey day recipe? Visit allrecipes.com/Recipes/Holidays-and-Events/Thanksgiving to get instructions for easy, reader-recommended holiday classics. And for rich, do-ahead but to-die-for mashed potatoes, try this decadent recipe, and make a little less work for yourself on the big day.
Day-Before Mashed Potatoes
You Will Need
9 potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter

What to Do
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes. Cook until tender but firm, about 15 minutes.

2. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and mash until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

3. To warm, preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a medium baking dish. Spread mixture into dish; bake about 30 minutes.

Serves 8

-- Submitted by Erin

 

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