Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes - fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes that can be made up to three days ahead and heated before serving to save time.
Ingredients
- 5 poundsrusset potatoes (peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks)
- 12 tablespoonsbutter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 2 teaspoonskosher salt
- ½ teaspoonwhite pepper
- 8 ozcream cheese (softened)
- 1 cuphalf and half (heated)
Directions
- 1
Place potatoes in a large pot and fill with water.
- 2
Bring potatoes to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Once potatoes are tender, drain really well in a colander.
- 4
Return potatoes to pot.
- 5
Cube one stick of butter and add to hot potatoes.
- 6
Sprinkle in salt and pepper and begin mashing using a hand masher.
- 7
Mash until smooth.
- 8
Add softened cream cheese and mash until combined.
- 9
Stir in hot half and half.
- 10
Transfer potatoes to a baking dish.
- 11
Slice remaining butter into six slices and lay on top of mashed potatoes.
- 12
Cover and bake potatoes at 350 for 35-45 minutes until heated through. For a golden brown top, leave potatoes uncovered.
- 13
Sprinkle with finely diced chives.