Best 10 Classic Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic make-ahead mashed potato recipe that will impress your family and friends, you've come to the right place. This easy-to-follow guide will provide you with all the steps you need to create creamy, fluffy, and flavorful mashed potatoes that can be prepared in advance. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner or simply want to enjoy a comforting side dish, these make-ahead mashed potatoes are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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Quintessential to almost all holiday meals, but most famously eaten on Turkey day, Thanksgiving mashed potatoes are the one side that's truly adored by everyone. That's why we're showing you how to make mashed potatoes ahead of time, with nothing more than a few pounds of spuds, milk, butter, cream, salt and pepper. Make-ahead mashed potatoes can be prepped in just 25 minutes, and you can even make them the night before, so come dinnertime you can stress a little less knowing all you have to do is pop your prepped casserole dish in the oven.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 medium potatoes (3 pounds)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Spoon potatoes into casserole; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes can be made almost completely ahead. Do nearly everything - boil, peel and mash; stir in milk and salt - up to two days ahead. Before serving, reheat. Adding butter at the last minute makes them taste freshly mashed.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds russet (Idaho) potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled
1 ½ cups half and half, plus extra if necessary
Salt, to taste
6 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat half and half in microwave.
  • 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 standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Stir in half and half and a sprinkling of salt (or beat, if using mixer) until smooth and fluffy. (Can be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container 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 with plastic wrap. Keep warm until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 72.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CLASSIC MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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These make-ahead mashed potatoes save me a ton of time on Christmas day. No more frantically whipping the potatoes while hungry family and guests hang around the kitchen! -Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
2 large egg whites, beaten
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes with cream cheese. Combine the egg whites, sour cream, onion powder, salt and pepper; stir into potatoes until blended. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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These potatoes are so creamy! I received the recipe from a friend at work. Cooking time includes both boiling and baking. Add 30 minutes standing time, if you refrigerate before baking.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs potatoes (about 4 large)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25 minutes or until pototoes are tender.
  • Drain.
  • Peel potatoes; place in a large mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Mix until all ingredients are blended.
  • Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12X8X2-inch baking dish.
  • Brush top of mixture with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate.
  • If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake at 350F, uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds boiling potatoes, such as Yukon Gold
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
  • Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.

Provided by Carol Evans

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons onion salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 369.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

TO DIE FOR MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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These are the BEST mashed potatoes EVER! And they are so user-friendly because you can make them the night before. I never take these anywhere without people begging me for the recipe. Once you make these, you will never want to make them any other way. Also great in twice-baked potatoes. And, if you need really easy, buy pre-cooked mashed potatoes, add from these ingredients, stir, and re-heat in microwave. Tastes almost as good as home-made! My favorite way to cook these are in the crockpot! EDIT: Please note that I have always cooked these in the crockpot and have never baked them; I have gotten new feedback that they taste FAR BETTER if cooked in the crockpot, so this is now my only recommendation for cooking source.

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     Potato

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 medium potatoes
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chives
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 pinch marjoram (optional)
1/2-1 cup thinly sliced green onion
bacon bits or 2 slices cooked crumpled bacon
milk
paprika

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until tender.
  • Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream in mixing bowl.
  • Add hot potatoes and beat until smooth, adding small amounts of milk as needed.
  • Add butter, chives, salt, pepper and onion powder and beat until well-mixed.
  • Add garlic, green onions, and marjoram and beat until well-mixed.
  • Pour into either casserole dish or crockpot.
  • Dot with additional butter and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in 350°F oven or cook on low in crockpot for 2-3 hours. If cooked in crockpot, add a few additional drops of butter and stir, just before serving.
  • Sprinkle with Bacon Bits or crumpled bacon just before serving.
  • NOTE: Can be refrigerated overnight in either casserole dish or crockpot.

CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! -JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed
6 bacon strips, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: idaho potatoes, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sour cream

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 idaho potatoes, peeled (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3 sticks unsalted butter, melted
8 oz sour cream, room temperature

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the potatoes with a mandoline or sharp knife.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and press through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
  • Slowly stir in the sour cream and melted butter. Season with more salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES



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Classic mashed potatoes are the perfect side for our Roast Dry-Brined Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons salt in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water by 2 inches, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat cream, milk, and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts.
  • Drain potatoes, and press through a ricer into a large saucepan. (Alternatively, mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.) Pour warmed cream mixture over potatoes in a slow, steady stream, and stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a covered bowl over simmering water for up to 2 hours.

Tips:

  • Use russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best type of potato for mashed potatoes because they are starchy and have a smooth texture.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water: The salt will help to flavor the potatoes and prevent them from becoming bland.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will help to prevent the potatoes from becoming watery.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer: A potato masher will give you a smooth and creamy texture, while a ricer will give you a light and fluffy texture.
  • Add milk, butter, and seasonings to taste: The amount of milk and butter you add will determine the consistency of the mashed potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Make the mashed potatoes ahead of time: Mashed potatoes can be made up to 3 days in advance. Simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect mashed potatoes every time.

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