Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes - fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes that can be made up to three days ahead and heated before serving to save time.
Servings 10
Calories 409kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
- 12 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 sticks
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup of half and half heated
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and fill with water.
- Bring potatoes to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once potatoes are tender, drain really well in a colander.
- Return potatoes to pot.
- Cube one stick of butter and add to hot potatoes.
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper and begin mashing using a hand masher.
- Mash until smooth.
- Add softened cream cheese and mash until combined.
- Stir in hot half and half.
- Transfer potatoes to a baking dish.
- Slice remaining butter into six slices and lay on top of mashed potatoes.
- Cover and bake potatoes at 350 for 35-45 minutes until heated through. For a golden brown top, leave potatoes uncovered.
- Sprinkle with finely diced chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg