Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Oamc
Make holiday meal prep a breeze with this "Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes OAMC" recipe, designed for busy cooks who love creamy, flavorful comfort food. Made with the perfect blend of russet potatoes, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and a hint of garlic powder, these mashed potatoes are indulgently smooth and packed with classic flavor. The recipe is tailored for freezer-savvy meal planners (OAMC stands for Once-A-Month Cooking), allowing you to prepare and store them ahead of time for up to two months. Simply reheat when needed and enjoy stress-free entertaining or a quick weeknight side dish. With easy prep, a freezer-friendly approach, and foolproof reheating instructions, this dish ensures you have rich, velvety mashed potatoes ready to delight any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and cube the russet potatoes into even chunks for uniform cooking.
Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a minute or two to release any excess moisture.
Add the butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and milk to the potatoes. Use a potato masher or an electric hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Season the mashed potatoes with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and adjust seasonings to taste.
Allow the mashed potatoes to cool completely if you're preparing them ahead for freezing.
Spoon the mashed potatoes into freezer-safe containers or resealable freezer bags. Flatten to remove excess air if using bags.
Label and date the containers, then freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat, thaw the mashed potatoes overnight in the refrigerator. Warm in a covered oven-safe dish at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, reheat in the microwave, stirring in intervals, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.8 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 180.1 g | 900% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 7125 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 535.0 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 93.7 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1076 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 27.1 mg | 151% | |
| Potassium | 13284 mg | 283% | |
*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.
