Description

This Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a rich and creamy side dish perfect for holiday meals or any family dinner. Combining Yukon Gold and Russet potatoes for the perfect texture, these potatoes are first boiled, mashed with cream cheese and sour cream, then baked to bring out a luscious, comforting flavor. Ideal for preparing in advance, simply refrigerate and bake when ready to serve.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold + Russet mix)

Dairy

6 ounces room temperature cream cheese (light or full fat)
1 cup room temperature sour cream (light or full fat)
2 tablespoons butter

Seasonings

Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender but still firm, about 9 minutes after water starts boiling. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Place the pan back on low heat to evaporate any remaining moisture.
Mash Potatoes: Working in batches, pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl. Add the room temperature cream cheese and sour cream. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a gluey texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir once more.
Prepare for Refrigeration: Transfer the mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish and dot the top with two pats of butter. Cover the dish and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Bring to Room Temperature: One hour before baking, remove the potatoes from the refrigerator to let come to room temperature.
Bake Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the mashed potatoes uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly warmed through.

Notes

Using a ricer instead of mashing by hand ensures smooth, fluffy potatoes without lumps.
Be careful not to overmix the potatoes to avoid a gluey texture.
This recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, making it perfect for meal prep and holiday entertaining.
You can use either light or full-fat dairy products depending on your preference for richness.
For crispier edges, you can dot extra butter on top before baking.