Side dishe for 8
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Russet potatoes are boiled, mashed with warm cream and butter, then held warm for make-ahead serving.
$1.12per serving $
60 minstart to table
8servings
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budget
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lb russet potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- chives (optional)
Steps
- Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 25 minutes until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.
- Warm the cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes with the warm cream mixture and salt until smooth.
- Keep the mashed potatoes covered over low heat for up to 15 minutes.
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