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Make-ahead mashed potatoes served in a stoneware bowl with butter.
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Make it easy on yourself, and try this make-ahead mashed potatoes recipe! So fluffy & buttery, and they can be made up to 2 days ahead!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: can you make mashed potatoes ahead of time, how to make mashed potatoes, make ahead mashed potatoes, mashed potato recipe, mashed potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 161kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 cup milk (whatever kind you keep on hand)
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 8 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (buttermilk can be substituted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with cold water and add about 3 1/2 tablespoons of salt.
  • Add the potatoes (unpeeled) to the pot and place it over medium-high heat (covered) until it comes to a simmer.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, warm the milk and cream in a small pot over low heat.
  • Simmer the potatoes until very tender but not waterlogged or crumbly (approx. 30 to 40 minutes), drain, and return to the heated pot to dry.
  • Pass the hot potatoes and softened butter through a ricer (alternating potatoes and butter so the butter melts over each layer of riced potato), removing the potato skins in the process (see video).
  • Toss the riced potatoes together with the butter, allowing the fat to cover every particle of potato.
  • Pour in the hot milk & cream mixture, add the sour cream, and season with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
  • Stir the mashed potatoes until all the liquid is incorporated.
  • Mashed potatoes can be kept warm in a crockpot (if serving later the same day) OR refrigerated for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring constantly and adding additional milk/cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 2409mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg