MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
These creamy mashed potatoes can be made in advance and then stored in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to serve them. Slowly heating them in the oven is the perfect way to maintain the fluffiness of the potatoes without making them gluey, which can happen if you heat them to fast and too hot (we're looking at you, microwave).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h
Yield About 9 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly scrub the potatoes. Put them in a large stockpot, fill with cold water to cover by about 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a strong simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander in the sink. Let cool enough so that you can handle them, about 10 minutes. It is important that the potatoes do not cool too much because they will mash more easily when hot.
- Meanwhile, add the butter to the same pot that you used to cook the potatoes (no need to clean it). Melt completely over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Heat 3/4 cup of the cream in a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl until steaming and set aside.
- Holding the potatoes in a clean kitchen towel, gently peel the skins off with a paring knife. Quarter the potatoes and put them in the pot along with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and fluffy (see Cook's Note).
- Add the cream and stir until combined. Season with pepper and additional salt if needed. Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- To reheat refrigerated mashed potatoes: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spoon the mashed potatoes into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Stir until combined, making sure there are no pools of cream at bottom of the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently stir the mashed potatoes. Cover again and continue to bake until the potatoes are hot and steamy, 20 to 25 minutes more. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- To reheat frozen mashed potatoes: Thaw the potatoes completely in the refrigerator and cook according to the same directions as refrigerated potatoes but do not add cream. The potatoes might seem watery at first but will thicken as they heat up.
- Transfer the hot mashed potatoes to a large bowl for serving.
MAKE-AHEAD POTATOES
There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side dish is so handy to prepare well in advance. Plus, it's an easy dish for people to serve themselves and it looks so appealing on a buffet. -Margaret Twitched, Danbury, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Drain potatoes and place in a bowl; mash. Add sour cream, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons butter, onion and salt; stir until smooth and the cream cheese and butter are melted. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Melt the remaining butter; drizzle over the potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate or bake immediately, covered, at 350° for 40 minutes; uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. If potatoes are made ahead and refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.
Provided by Carol Evans
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
- Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 369.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
MAKE-AHEAD TWICE-BAKED POTATOES
These twice baked potatoes are great to keep in the freezer for busy days or unexpected company! When baking potatoes are on special, I buy a 10-15 pound bag and make about 30-35 of these creamy, delicious potatoes for the freezer. A wonderful side dish with steaks, roasts, seafood, pork and meatloaf. For variety, sprinkle top of potatoes with real bacon pieces just before serving. To have a meatless lunch, I often heat one of these potatoes in the microwave or toaster oven.
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Potato
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash potatoes and pat dry.
- Place potatoes, not touching, on a large baking sheet.
- You may need two baking sheets.
- Spray potatoes generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle outside of potatoes with a little salt.
- Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes "give" when gently squeezed, indicating they are done.
- In large mixing bowl, add butter, cream cheese, salt and pepper and mix well.
- With a serrated knife, cut baked potatoes in half lengthwise, being careful to leave skins unbroken.
- With large spoon, scoop out the inside of potatoes, leaving a thin layer of potato attached to the inside of the skin.
- Place potato skin shells, skin side down, on the baking sheet used to bake the potatoes.
- Put scooped out potato in mixing bowl as you remove it and mix to combine with butter mixture, adding skim milk as needed to make potatoes the consistency of slightly stiff mashed potatoes.
- You may need a little more or less milk to get the final desired consistency.
- Using the palm of your hand to support the potato shell while filling, spoon and press potato mixture into each half potato shell.
- Return filled shell to baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and pat cheese to make it adhere to the potatoes.
- TO SERVE IMMEDIATELY: Return baking pan of potatoes to oven and bake about 15-25 minutes until potatoes are hot and cheese is melted.
- TO FREEZE FOR LATER USE: Cover potatoes with plastic wrap and place baking sheet in freezer, leaving several hours until potatoes are completely frozen.
- Remove potatoes from freezer and wrap each potato in a resealable plastic sandwich bag.
- Place wrapped potatoes into one or more gallon resealable freezer bags.
- Store in freezer for up to 3 months.
- TO COOK FROZEN POTATOES: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place potatoes on baking sheet and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake about 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or more until potatoes are hot.
- Do not over bake.
- This method keeps the potato skins firm and crisp.
- If time is short, place potatoes in microwave and cook on high about 10 minutes.
- Remove and then place in 350°F oven to finish cooking.
- IN A BIG HURRY: These potatoes can be completely heated from frozen state in the microwave, heating them just until they are hot.
- Potato skins will be softer than if cooked in the oven.
- OR, they can be defrosted in the microwave and reheated, uncovered, in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until hot.
MAKE-AHEAD SCALLOPED POTATOES
After our memorable lakeside ceremony, guests gathered with Creighton and me at a nearby hall for our reception. A dear friend, Sharon Kramer, fixed good home-style food. Her tempting menu included these delicious potatoes. They're special, but made with convenient canned soup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 2h5m
Yield about 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer potatoes and onions. Combine the flour, soup and milk until blended; pour over each baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender. Uncover; cool for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before reheating. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
Remember whipping up potatoes at the last minute before holiday meals? Never again! These are the most delicious mashed spuds we've ever tasted - but best of all, you can make them the day before the feast.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in butter, seasonings and, if desired, chives. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Microwave, uncovered, on high 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in milk. Microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TO DIE FOR MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
These are the BEST mashed potatoes EVER! And they are so user-friendly because you can make them the night before. I never take these anywhere without people begging me for the recipe. Once you make these, you will never want to make them any other way. Also great in twice-baked potatoes. And, if you need really easy, buy pre-cooked mashed potatoes, add from these ingredients, stir, and re-heat in microwave. Tastes almost as good as home-made! My favorite way to cook these are in the crockpot! EDIT: Please note that I have always cooked these in the crockpot and have never baked them; I have gotten new feedback that they taste FAR BETTER if cooked in the crockpot, so this is now my only recommendation for cooking source.
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories Potato
Time 2h45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until tender.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream in mixing bowl.
- Add hot potatoes and beat until smooth, adding small amounts of milk as needed.
- Add butter, chives, salt, pepper and onion powder and beat until well-mixed.
- Add garlic, green onions, and marjoram and beat until well-mixed.
- Pour into either casserole dish or crockpot.
- Dot with additional butter and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake for 25 minutes in 350°F oven or cook on low in crockpot for 2-3 hours. If cooked in crockpot, add a few additional drops of butter and stir, just before serving.
- Sprinkle with Bacon Bits or crumpled bacon just before serving.
- NOTE: Can be refrigerated overnight in either casserole dish or crockpot.
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