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Make-Ahead Buttery Mashed Potatoes

Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Total 50 min Servings 10

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Start potatoes in cold water so they cook evenly from edge to center.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Cover potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil and simmer 15–20 minutes until a knife slides in.

  2. 02

    Drain and return to the pot over low heat 1 minute to dry.

  3. 03

    Rice or mash, then stir in butter, cream cheese and warm cream. Season well.

  4. 04

    Spread in a buttered baking dish, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

  5. 05

    Reheat covered at 350°F for 35–45 minutes, stirring once. Top with chives.

Notes & swaps

  • Start potatoes in cold water so they cook evenly from edge to center.

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