Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for stress-free meal planning. By using cream cheese and sour cream, this recipe ensures your mashed potatoes stay creamy and delicious, even when reheated. Ideal for holiday dinners or any gathering, this dish can be prepared in advance and easily warmed up, saving you precious time!
Servings: 12
Calories: 259kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Big slotted spoon
- Large bowl
- Microwave-safe container for heating milk
Ingredients
- 5 lbs potatoes
- 1 package cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.
- Gently add the potatoes to the boiling water using a big slotted spoon.
- Cook the potatoes for 25 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Add the warm milk to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add sour cream and cream cheese.
- Mash everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Refrigerate the mashed potatoes until ready to reheat.
- To reheat, transfer the potatoes to a slow cooker on High for 1 hour, then switch to Warm for serving.
Notes
- Avoid using a food processor or hand mixer to mash the potatoes, as it will make them gummy.
- This recipe is great for holiday prep—just make them up to two days in advance and reheat on the day of your event!
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg