PrintMake-Ahead Mashed Potatoes: Creamy Delight Awaits!
Creamy mashed potatoes that can be prepared a day in advance and reheated for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter, heavy cream, and sour cream to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and reheat the mashed potatoes in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or chives to the mashed potatoes.
- These mashed potatoes can be frozen for up to a month; just reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg