Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts by boiling peeled and chunked russet potatoes until tender, then draining and mashing them for a smooth base. Cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, and unsalted butter are combined in a saucepan and stirred until smooth. This creamy mixture is then blended into the potatoes along with kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper, enhancing flavor and richness.
The mashed potato mixture is transferred into a baking dish to cool before being covered and refrigerated for up to two days, enabling it to be made ahead. When ready to serve, the dish is baked at 350°F until heated through and optionally lightly browned on top for texture contrast.
This approach provides a convenient way to prepare creamy mashed potatoes with a balanced tang from the sour cream and cream cheese alongside the richness of butter and heavy cream. The method also allows flexibility for preparing in advance while maintaining a smooth, rich texture after reheating.
Ingredients
- 9 russet potato peeled and cut into 2" chunks (3 pounds, medium
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a pot covered with water by an additional inch.
- Bring to a boil then cook for 18-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain water.
- Mash potatoes with a potato masher.
- In a medium saucepan stir together cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour mixture over potatoes and mash well until well mixed.
- Pour potato mixture into a 9x13" baking dish, let cool for 15 minutes then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove plastic wrap and cook potatoes for 30-40 minutes until hot and lightly browned (if desired).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1055mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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