Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes for Hassle-Free Dinner Prep!
Delicious and creamy mashed potatoes that can be prepared a day in advance for a hassle-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Before serving, reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or herbs to the mashed potatoes.
- Make sure to let the potatoes cool before covering them to avoid condensation.
- These mashed potatoes can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://recipesdays.com/make-ahead-mashed-potatoes-recipe/