Best 10 Do Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Do-ahead garlic mashed potatoes are a lifesaver when you're hosting a dinner party or cooking for a large group. Just make them a day or two in advance, then reheat and serve when you're ready. They're creamy, garlicky, and absolutely delicious. Best of all, they're easy to make and don't require any special ingredients. Serve them with your favorite roast or grilled meats, or even just with a simple salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DO-AHEAD GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Homemade mashed potatoes you can make ahead! It doesn't get much better. Mmm.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cut into pieces
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix potatoes and garlic; add enough water (salted if desired) to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry. Mash potatoes and garlic in pan with potato masher or electric mixer until no lumps remain.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat milk, whipping cream, butter, salt and pepper over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted; reserve and refrigerate 1/4 cup mixture. Add remaining milk mixture in small amounts to potatoes, mashing after each addition, until potatoes are light and fluffy. (Amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used.)
  • Grease 2-quart casserole. Spoon potatoes into casserole; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Pour reserved milk mixture over potatoes. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Stir potatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg

MAKE AHEAD GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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This is a wonderful recipe I found in a Betty Crocker magazine. It is a great comfort food with the added make ahead benefit. It is great with any roast or poultry dish.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 9 medium)
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
1 dash salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and garlic in medium saucepan with enough (salted if desired) water to cover.
  • Cover and heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer until tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Drain and shake potatoes to dry over low heat.
  • Mash potatoes and garlic in pan until lump free (my personal preference is to use a potato ricer).
  • Heat rest of ingredients stirring over low heat until butter melts.
  • Reserve 1/4 C of mixture.
  • Add rest of milk mix in small amounts stirring after each addition until light and fluffy (amount needed depends on type of potato used).
  • Grease a 2 quart casserole and spoon in potatoes.
  • Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Pour reserved milk mixture over potatoes and bake uncovered 40-45 minutes or until hot.
  • Stir before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD POTATOES



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There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side dish is so handy to prepare well in advance. Plus, it's an easy dish for people to serve themselves and it looks so appealing on a buffet. -Margaret Twitched, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup sour cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Drain potatoes and place in a bowl; mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, onion and salt; stir until smooth and the cream cheese and butter are melted. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate or bake immediately, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. If potatoes are made ahead and refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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This classic potato dish is always on everyone's favorites list for a Thanksgiving side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15)
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

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

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

MAKE-AHEAD GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Whether for the holidays that are looming or just another busy week, these garlicky make-ahead mashed potatoes are great to have on hand.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 lb. Yukon gold potato es (about 6), peeled, quartered
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, finely chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender; drain. Return potatoes and garlic to pan; mash until smooth. Add sour cream, cheese, parsley and half the onions; mix well. Refrigerate remaining onions for later use.
  • Spoon into 2-qt casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Cool to room temperature; cover. Refrigerate up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator 30 min. before baking.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake potatoes, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 5 g

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.

DO-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PollyB

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 medium potatoes (3 pounds)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
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.
  • Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pour reserved milk mixture over potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are hot.
  • Just before serving, stir potatoes.
  • Variation: Love garlic?
  • Peel and finely chop 1 or 2 cloves and add to the potatoes before mashing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 403.7, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for mashed potatoes because they are starchy and have a fluffy texture. Yukon Gold and red potatoes are also good options.
  • 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.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will prevent them from being watery.
  • Mash the potatoes until they are smooth: You can use a potato masher, a ricer, or a food processor.
  • Add the milk, butter, and seasonings: Start with a small amount of milk and butter and then add more until you reach the desired consistency. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately: Mashed potatoes are best when served hot.

Conclusion:

Do-ahead garlic mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be made ahead of time. By following these tips, you can make sure that your mashed potatoes are perfect every time.

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