Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These make ahead mashed potatoes are rich, buttery and extra creamy thanks to Yukon Gold potatoes and cream cheese. Refrigerate them for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months, then reheat for an easy holiday side dish that tastes freshly made.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Reheating Time35

Total Time1 15

Course: 200+ Easy Side Dish Recipes Every Mom Needs

Keyword: mashed potatoes, potato, potato side dish, side dish, side dish recipe

Servings:

Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
2 ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt divided
½ Cup Butter melted
12 ounces Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
¾ Cup Cream or half and half, warmed
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Butter for topping

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Instructions

Peel a 5 lb bag of potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
5 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
2 ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt
Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for about 20 minutes, or until a fork pierces easily through the potatoes.
Drain potatoes well and transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl. Using a potato ricer or masher, mash the potatoes.
Add melted butter and stir well.
½ Cup Butter
Add cream cheese chunks and stir.
12 ounces Cream Cheese
In a microwave-safe glass measuring cup gently warm the half & half or cream.
¾ Cup Cream
Add the cream to the hot potatoes. Season with about 1/2-1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
2 ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray. Spoon mashed potatoes into the prepared dish .Let cool a bit, then cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and foil. Make sure to use both!
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Or use a food saver to remove all air and freeze flat for up to two months.
From frozen, leave in the bag and reheat in a pot of boiling water.
Or bake: Preheat oven to 350℉. If desired, dot the top with extra butter before baking.
Butter
Bake, covered, for 35–45 minutes until hot and edges are just starting to crisp.
Stir to make them creamy again, and serve! Everyone will think you just made them! It’s how I get through Thanksgiving and Christmas if I know it’s going to be busy!

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