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Make- Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make- Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 50 min
This is a terrific recipe for those who get nervous about preparing a lot of recipes on Thanksgiving Day. If you have a crockpot, you can make them ahead of time and just warm them in a buttered crockpot until they're ready to serve. So easy!
Ingredients:
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, boiled & mashed
6 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup milk or half & half
2 teaspoons onion salt
ground black pepper to tasteDirections:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well using an electric mixer. Place in a large, buttered casserole dish.
2. If serving right away, cover and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F. for 50 minutes.
Tips:
*It's ok to lighten this recipe up a little by using low fat cream cheese and light sour cream.
*You can make this recipe several days ahead and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes first.
*If you're lacking oven space, start warming this in a well-buttered crockpot earlier in the day.Source: RecipeGirl.com
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Stephanie — November 14, 2010 @ 7:25 AM
I’m sorry if this is a naive question, but do you skip the oven step in the recipe if you are using the crockpot?
Lori Lange replied: — November 14th, 2010 @ 8:31 AM
@Stephanie, yes, I should have been more clear about that. You can warm it entirely in the crockpot if you’re going that route instead of the oven. Just be sure to give it plenty of time as the crockpot will take much longer to warm than the oven.
Stephanie replied: — November 14th, 2010 @ 5:54 PM
@Lori Lange, Thank you! I plan to make these Thanksgiving!
Kandi — November 14, 2010 @ 12:22 PM
Lori, can you use another potato besides Yukon Gold?
Lori Lange replied: — November 14th, 2010 @ 9:01 PM
@Kandi, Sure!
Beth — November 17, 2010 @ 12:17 PM
I love the idea of warming them in the slow cooker since oven space on the holidays is always at a premium!
Monica — November 12, 2011 @ 2:07 AM
Hi. Quick question: if I make this ahead of time except for the baking, as you suggested, does that mean that I have it completely done (all ingreds in the baking dish) and then just pop in oven for the full cooking?
Lori Lange replied: — November 13th, 2011 @ 5:33 AM
yes!
nancee — November 15, 2011 @ 4:43 AM
Can I make these in the food processor?
Lori Lange replied: — November 15th, 2011 @ 10:38 PM
I don’t think that would work very well.
Tammy — November 16, 2011 @ 11:49 AM
If you make them early Thanksgiving morning…Can you put them in the crockpot after mixing everything together instead of putting them in the oven?
Lori Lange replied: — November 16th, 2011 @ 5:36 PM
That should work just fine.
Shannon — October 29, 2012 @ 6:17 AM
I would like to make the potatoes ahead of time and warm them up on Thanksgiving morning to serve at noon. Can you tell me how long I need to warm them in the Crockpot and at what setting (warm, low or high)? Thanks!
Lori Lange replied: — October 29th, 2012 @ 6:26 AM
I just set them on warm (low) in the morning- keep an eye on them and turn them off at some point if they warm up too much- turn them on again closer to dinner . Stir in milk or cream if they appear to be drying out.
Gina — November 12, 2012 @ 8:51 PM
Thank you so much for this recipe and Crockpot heating idea! Hosting my very first Thanksgiving and am nervous about how it is all going to work. Thanks to you, I have a feeling that I will do great!!!!
Jenn — November 20, 2012 @ 9:48 AM
Lori-
Really? Wow I wish I would’ve thought of this sooner! Hosting my 4th or 5th Thanksgiving dinner and having potatoes in the crock just make since and get them done and out of the way a day or two ahead of time so I can focus on my turkey!! Thanks so much.
Lori Lange replied: — November 20th, 2012 @ 12:10 PM
You’re welcome!