Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole



7 C potato pearls
10-14 C water
1/2 lb cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 pinch dried marjoram
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb

In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool slightly, peel. With a potato masher, mash until smooth, do not use an electric mixer, 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 (2 L) 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 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly golden. 1 hour | 20 min prep SERVES 10