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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These basic mashed potatoes are exactly as described. Simple, easy, and oh-so-comforting.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed and halved
  • 1 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk preferably whole
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for the top
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool enough to handle.
  3. Slip the peels off the potatoes with your fingertips or, if that's challenging, peel them. Push the potatoes through a ricer or food mill and put them back in the saucepan or mash them with a masher in the pan.☞ TESTER TIP: If you don't have a ricer or food mill or masher, you can also press the potatoes against the side of the pan with a slotted spatula.
  4. Heat the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Add the butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and the pepper, then add as much warm milk mixture to the potatoes as needed to create the desired consistency, stirring until well combined.
  5. Scoop the mashed potatoes into a bowl, top with more butter, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage--The cooked mashed potatoes can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, cover it with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it. Microwave until warmed through.
  • Keep warm--If you need to keep your potatoes warm for only a few hours before serving, set them over a pan of barely simmering water, partially covered. Stir in a little extra milk or butter before serving, if desired.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 617mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 617mg 26%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.