Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    1.4K

Elevate your holiday feast with these luxuriously creamy make-ahead mashed potatoes! Prepare them days in advance, then simply bake to perfection for a stress-free and unforgettable side dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    25 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    370 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients and prepare your mise en place. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Using a potato ricer or masher, mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to the mashed potatoes. Stir until the cheeses are melted and evenly incorporated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually add the warmed milk, stirring until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. Season with onion salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the mashed potatoes to a buttered 9x13 inch casserole dish. Spread evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Allow the potatoes to cool completely at room temperature, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. (20 minutes cooling)

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Recipe View When ready to bake, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes to take the chill off. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly around the edges. (50 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking for a slightly crispier top.

For extra flavor, try roasting a head of garlic and adding the roasted cloves to the potatoes when mashing.
Avoid over-mixing the potatoes, as this can lead to a gluey texture.
If the potatoes seem dry after baking, add a splash of milk or cream before serving.
These mashed potatoes can also be baked in individual ramekins for an elegant presentation.

Dillan Paucek

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 483 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Nigel Rutherford

    I added a little bit of bacon to the mashed potatoes and it was amazing!

  • Kaitlin Turcotte

    I added roasted garlic and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese – delicious!

  • Lessie Kuhn

    My family raved about these mashed potatoes. They were so creamy and flavorful!

  • Tyrese Wolff

    These were a lifesaver during Thanksgiving! So easy to make ahead and the flavor was fantastic.

  • Odie Conroy

    I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again!

  • Devon Legros

    These were the best mashed potatoes I've ever made! The cream cheese makes them so rich and creamy.

  • Miguel Stracke

    This recipe is a keeper! So easy and delicious.

  • Roxane Gerhold

    I made these for a potluck and everyone loved them! They were gone in minutes.

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