James’s Super Salad And Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: James | 📂 Category: Sides A delightful two-part compilation featuring a crisp, crunchy green salad with toasted almonds and a rich, make-ahead potato casserole. Perfect for family gatherings and holiday dinners.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 45 mins | 8 hours | 10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Potato masher
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
James’s Super Salad Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Tbsp | Sugar | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper | None |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/2 cup | Oil | None |
| 2-4 Tbsp | Vinegar | None |
James’s Super Salad
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 head | Lettuce | Romaine or Iceberg |
| 6 slices | Bacon | Cooked and crumbled |
| 4 Tbsp | Sesame Seeds | Toasted |
| 3/4 cup | Almonds | Sliced, toasted |
| 4 | Green Onions | Chopped |
| 1/2 (3 oz) can | Chow Mein Noodles | None |
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 medium | Idaho Potatoes | Peeled |
| 1 cup | Milk | Scalded |
| 1/2 cup | Butter | None |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Onion | Grated |
| 1 (8 oz) package | Cream Cheese | Softened |
| As needed | Paprika | For dusting |
Instructions
Step 1: Dressing & Salad Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together 4 Tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup oil, and 2-4 Tbsp vinegar until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped 1 head lettuce, 6 slices bacon, 4 Tbsp sesame seeds, 3/4 cup almonds, 4 green onions, and 1/2 (3 oz) can chow mein noodles.
- Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.
Step 2: Mashed Potatoes Preparation
- Boil water in a large pot, add the 10 medium Idaho potatoes, and cook for about 15 minutes until soft; drain thoroughly.
- Beat the potatoes until smooth, then mix in 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, 1 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp grated onion, and 1 (8 oz) cream cheese until well incorporated, adding more milk if needed.
- Spread the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the top with paprika.
Step 3: Baking
- Refrigerate overnight. Take out of the refrigerator 1 1/2 hours before baking.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45 minutes until heated through and golden.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The mashed potatoes can be fully assembled and refrigerated overnight before baking.
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