Homemade Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 9 medium potatoes
3 pounds
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
heavy
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- 1
Scrub potatoes. Leave skins on, if desired, or peel thinly and remove eyes. Cut into large pieces. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; add potato pieces. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan gently over low heat to dry potatoes.
- 2
Heat milk, whipping cream, butter, salt and pepper in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Measure out 1/4 cup of the milk mixture; cover and refrigerate.
- 3
Add remaining milk mixture in small amounts to potatoes in medium bowl, mashing with potato masher or electric mixer after each addition. (Amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used.) Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy.
- 4
Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Spoon potatoes into casserole; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- 5
When ready to bake, heat oven to 350°F. Reheat reserved milk mixture in microwave. Then pour milk mixture over potatoes. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are hot. Just before serving, stir potatoes.
- 6
ALTERNATE METHOD: Only have one oven and need to bake all your sides at the same temperature? You also can reheat these at 325°F. When ready to bake, heat oven to 325°F. Reheat reserved milk mixture in microwave. Then pour milk mixture over potatoes. Bake uncovered 60 to 65 minutes or until potatoes are hot. Just before serving, stir potatoes.
Homemade Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
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Picture this: a bustling holiday kitchen, but you're calm, cool, and collected because your most beloved side dish is already prepped. Our Homemade Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes recipe makes that a reality, bringing classic comfort to your table without the last-minute fuss. This isn't just another mashed potato recipe; it's a testament to smart planning. With simple, wholesome ingredients—potatoes, milk, cream, and butter—we show you how to craft a truly irresistible side dish up to a day in advance. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the promise of rich, creamy potatoes ready when you are, easing your holiday meal stress significantly. Prepare yourself for mashed potatoes that are the very definition of comfort food. Each spoonful delivers a velvety smooth texture, rich with the flavors of wholesome butter and decadent cream, perfectly balanced with just the right touch of salt and pepper. These are the quintessential mashed potatoes everyone adores, designed to be the star side dish at any festive gathering, especially Thanksgiving. You’ll find them easy to bring together, primarily hands-off, leaving you free to enjoy the company and other preparations. The beauty of a classic recipe like this is how easily it adapts to your preference. While we stick to the beloved foundation of milk, cream, and butter, you can adjust the richness by slightly altering the ratio of these dairy components to suit your taste. This robust base welcomes personal touches, ensuring these make-ahead mashed potatoes are perfectly tailored for your family's holiday traditions. These dreamy, creamy mashed potatoes are undeniably the quintessential side for any holiday spread, making them an absolute must-have for your Thanksgiving feast. They pair beautifully with roasted meats and gravies, ready to complete your festive table.