Recipes Side Dish Potato Mashed Potato Recipes Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes 4.8 (474) 354 Reviews 12 Photos These make-ahead mashed potatoes can be made several days ahead and stored in the fridge to save you time on busy holidays. Submitted by Carol Evans Updated on October 29, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Save time this holiday season with this rich, creamy, and flavorful make-ahead mashed potato recipe. Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Ingredients You’ll need just a few basic ingredients to prep this make-ahead mashed potato recipe: Potatoes: This recipe starts with five pounds of Yukon gold potatoes. Sour cream: Sour cream lends creaminess and subtly tangy flavor. Cream cheese: You’ll also need two packages of cream cheese for these rich mashed potatoes. Milk: Milk helps create the perfect smooth, velvety texture.Seasonings: Season the make-ahead mashed potatoes with onion salt and black pepper. How to Make Mashed Potatoes Ahead of Time You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make make-ahead mashed potatoes: Boil and drain the potatoes. Mash the potatoes and stir in the remaining ingredients.Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Let cool, then cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to two days How to Cook Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes When you’re ready to bake, let the potatoes come to room temperature. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes. Can You Make These Mashed Potatoes Right Away? Yes! If you plan on serving these right away, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) before you start cooking the potatoes in Step 1. Then follow Steps 1, 2, and 5. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “A definite time-saver,” raves cookinLOLLY. “And ohhhh so good! I put dollops of butter along the top when baking. Make sure to cover with foil when baking.” “We have made this for many holiday dinners,” says LAURENELYSE. “You can also put these in a Crock-Pot for 5 to 6 hours. It's a great way to keep them warm without the hassle of watching over them!” “I make these for big events and freeze them in ice cream pails,” according to Pat Jorgenson. “Thaw, stir and put into casserole dishes or foil pans and cook according to size.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed 8 ounces sour cream 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese ½ cup milk 2 teaspoons onion salt ground black pepper to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer potatoes into a large bowl and mash. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, milk, onion salt, and pepper until well combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer into a large casserole dish. Let potatoes cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios When ready to bake, remove casserole from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes on the counter. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 1,260 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 245 Calories 9g Fat 36g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 245 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 370mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 1g Protein 6g 12% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 46mg 4% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 62mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.