Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed; Kosher salt; 2/3–1 cup heavy cream; 2/3–1 cup whole milk; 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup sour cream; Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients

4 lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed
Kosher salt
2/3–1 cup heavy cream
2/3–1 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper

PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 40m	TOTAL TIME 50m
YIELD 8 servings

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 1". Add a large handful of salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender but not crumbly, 30–40 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to warm pot to dry (off heat).
Meanwhile, heat 2/3 cup cream and 2/3 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium until just about to simmer.
Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to add to potatoes.
Pass hot potatoes and butter through ricer into a large bowl (this will help combine them quickly; most of the skins should stay behind but pick out any small pieces that get through if you want); season generously with salt.
Mix with a potato masher until butter is melted and combined.
Mixing constantly, gradually add warm cream mixture to potatoes, then mix in sour cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.