Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes requires approximately 25 hours and 40 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 266 calories, 6g of protein, and 18g of fat. For 46 cents per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up whipping cream, salt, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Scrub potatoes. Leave skins on, if desired, or peel thinly and remove eyes.
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Cut into large pieces.
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Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; add potato pieces. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan gently over low heat to dry potatoes.
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Heat milk, whipping cream, butter, salt and pepper in 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Measure out 1/4 cup of the milk mixture; cover and refrigerate.
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Add remaining milk mixture in small amounts to potatoes in medium bowl, mashing with potato masher or electric mixer after each addition. (Amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used.) Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy.
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Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Spoon potatoes into casserole.
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Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
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Heat oven to 350ºF.
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Pour reserved milk mixture over potatoes.
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Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are hot. Just before serving, stir potatoes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In25 hrs, 40 m.
Servings8
Health Score6
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