Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Don't let your busy lifestyle stand in the way of having a tasty side dish at the ready with this recipe for Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes.
Servings 10
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lb. Russet potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 8 oz. cream cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- cooking spray
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- butter (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the quartered potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes, until fork-tender.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return to the pot.
- Combine the butter and minced garlic in a small bowl and heat in the microwave in 30-second bursts melted.
- Add the melted garlic butter, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or an electric mixer until smooth.
- Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the mashed potatoes to the dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional butter, if using, and DEVOUR!
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg