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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson PHOTO BY: Linda

"Mashed potatoes can be made almost completely ahead. Do nearly everything - boil, peel and mash; stir in milk and salt - up to two days ahead. Before serving, reheat. Adding butter at the last minute makes them taste freshly mashed."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 pounds russet (Idaho) potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half, plus extra if necessary
  • Salt, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place potatoes in a large pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Heat half and half in microwave.
  3. Process unpeeled potatoes through a food mill into a medium bowl. (Or, using a potholder, peel and drop them into a bowl. Puree using a potato masher or standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Stir in half and half and a sprinkling of salt (or beat, if using mixer) until smooth and fluffy. (Can be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.)
  4. Thirty minutes before serving, microwave until warm. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in butter to melt. Cover with plastic wrap. Keep warm until serving time.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by Navy PO
FINALLY, someone who knows how to make mashed potatoes. Cooking potatoes whole keeps them from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by LAURENELYSE
Update below: These were bland in my opinion.. They do not keep warm when transfering to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by SUNNY681
I'd give this recipe 10 stars if I could. My hubby kept asking me if I was sure these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2006 by DAWNZKITKAT
We really liked these! They come out creamy and smooth..almost like instant only they taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by Linda
I have more time in the mornings to prepare that night's dinner so I always make my mashed... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by SSWITT
I made these as part of a meal that I was delivering to another family. I made turkey and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by deadhead48
i loved this recipe. you can easily add flavoring.. such as garlic or herbs to taste. this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by TABULADY
I made these for Thanksgiving last year, but I did add extra butter and cream cheese, and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by adam
Great Recipe, I added about 1/2 tsp minced garlic in oil when boiling the potatoes and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Erin