How to Make Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a big, comforting bowl of creamy mashed potatoes. And when the holidays roll around, finding ways to make this comforting side dish ahead of time can be a lifesaver. That's where this recipe for Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes comes in. Not only are these mashed potatoes incredibly delicious, but they can also be prepared in advance, allowing you to focus on other important tasks as your special meal approaches.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet (Idaho) potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half
  • salt to taste
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat half-and-half in the microwave until just warm.
  • Process unpeeled potatoes through a food mill into a medium bowl. (Or, using a potholder, peel and drop them into a bowl. Puree using a potato masher or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Stir in warm half-and-half and salt (or beat, if using a mixer) until smooth and fluffy. Cool, cover, and refrigerate potatoes in a microwave-safe, airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Thirty minutes before serving, microwave until warm. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in butter to melt. Cover and keep warm.
  • Nutrition

    213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 623mg