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

Shovit Banjade
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These potatoes were a little too runny for my taste, but they were still good.


Riyad Hossan
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I was very happy with these potatoes. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Iriha Vashchuk
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These potatoes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Avril Harrison
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I would not recommend this recipe. The potatoes were dry and flavorless.


Prince vicky
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These potatoes were a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out lumpy and gluey.


Wale Peters
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These potatoes were good, but not great. I found them to be a little bit too salty.


Ateeq Jaan
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These potatoes were a little too runny for my taste. I think I would add less milk next time.


Lawal a Lawal
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I was a little skeptical about making potatoes ahead of time, but these turned out great. They were just as good as fresh potatoes.


NEWLATESBOYZ COMEDY
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These potatoes were easy to make and turned out great. I used a potato masher instead of a food processor and they still came out smooth and creamy.


Ruan van wyngaard
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I've made these potatoes several times now and they are always a crowd pleaser. They are creamy and flavorful, and the make-ahead option is so convenient.


Charles Matsebedi
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a hit. I will definitely be making them again.