3 potatoes ahead option Recipes

russet potatoes, peeled and halved, butter , cut into cubes, cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened, sour cream, hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste), milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream) (optional)

water, unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), garlic salt, onion salt, cream cheese (cubed and softened ), pet evaporated milk, sour cream, hungry jacks instant mashed potatoes (9 cups), paprika, bacon (optional) cooked and chopped, parsley (optional) chopped