Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Everybody loves mashed potatoes on holidays and special occasions. But who feels like peeling and cooking potatoes at the last minute? With this make ahead mashed potatoes recipe, you don't have to. To keep these make ahead mashed potatoes light and fluffy, reheat in the slow cooker.Ingredients:
- 5 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
Preparation:
- Place potatoes in a large, heavy saucepan. Cover with water by one inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Uncover and reduce heat to medium. Let potatoes simmer 15-20 minutes until fork tender. Drain.
- Return potatoes to pot. Add remaining ingredients. Mash with a potato masher. Do not use an electric mixer -- the potatoes will turn out gummy. Taste, and adjust seasonings.
- If eating right away, serve warm. If using as make ahead mashed potatoes, let potatoes cool and refrigerate. Reheat in a slow cooker on low for 1-3 hours. Taste, and adjust seasonings before serving.
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