5 from 9 votes
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Don't let your busy lifestyle stand in the way of having a tasty side dish at the ready!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
283 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potato peeled and cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups milk whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus extra for salting the water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 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 until 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 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional butter, if using, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Potassium
842mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
566IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.