Easy 5-Ingredient Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 1x
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Ingredients
2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, scrubbed and thoroughly washed
1 cup half-and-half
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
salt to taste
chives, for serving
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with a water.
- Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Uncover, reduce the heat and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until soft (a sharp knife should easily go through the potato).
- Remove from the heat and drain.
- Allow to cool slightly then peel the potatoes.
- Place the potato flash into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Mix on low speed until smooth and no lumps remain.
- In a small saucepan place the butter and half and half and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir the butter mixture into the mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large microwave-safe bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- When ready to eat, poke a few holes in the plastic wrap and microwave on medium high power until potatoes are hot, stirring halfway through the reheating time, about 12-14 minutes.
- Transfer into a serving dish, sprinkle with chives and serve.
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