Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

3 pounds russet (Idaho) potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled

1 ½ cups half and half, plus extra if necessary

Salt, to taste

6 tablespoons butter, softened

Methods :

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat half and half in microwave.

Step 3

Process unpeeled potatoes through a food mill into a medium bowl. (Or, using a potholder, peel and drop them into a bowl. Puree using a potato masher or standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Stir in half and half and a sprinkling of salt (or beat, if using mixer) until smooth and fluffy. (Can be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.)

Step 4

Thirty minutes before serving, microwave until warm. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in butter to melt. Cover with plastic wrap. Keep warm until serving time.