Perfectly Creamy and Fluffy Day Before Mashed Potatoes

These day before mashed potatoes are the ultimate time-saving side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast. Prepare the potatoes the day before and simply reheat them on the day of serving. The result is a batch of perfectly creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes that will wow your guests. With a few simple steps, you can have this crowd-pleasing side dish ready to go, and enjoy a stress-free dinner prep.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.
2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter has melted.
5. Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot.
6. Pour the warm milk and butter mixture over the potatoes.
7. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
8. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a casserole dish and cover tightly with foil.
10. Refrigerate the mashed potatoes overnight.
11. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
12. Bake the mashed potatoes, covered, for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
13. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

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