Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make holiday meal prep a breeze with these creamy, velvety Do Ahead Mashed Potatoes, a time-saving twist on the classic comfort food. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, rich cream cheese, and a perfect blend of garlic powder, butter, and heavy cream, this recipe delivers irresistibly smooth and flavorful mashed potatoes that can be prepared up to two days in advance. Designed for stress-free entertaining, simply refrigerate the prepared mash in a baking dish, then reheat to golden perfection in the oven when ready to serve. Garnish with fresh chives for an elegant touch. With easy make-ahead instructions and a crowd-pleasing taste, this dish will quickly become your go-to side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Rinse the potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch.
In a large pot, add the potato chunks and cover them with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit in the pot for 1-2 minutes to dry out slightly.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the heavy cream and heat until warm, but do not let it boil.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the melted butter and cream mixture, mashing until well incorporated.
Mix in the cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
If making ahead, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the covering and bake the mashed potatoes for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden on top.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives for garnish, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.1 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.9 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 2959 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.4 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 7838 mg | 167% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
