Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Save time this holiday season with this rich, creamy, and flavorful make-ahead mashed potato recipes. 

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Ingredients

You’ll need just a few basic ingredients to prep this make-ahead mashed potato recipe: 

• Potatoes: This recipe starts with five pounds of Yukon gold potatoes. 
• Sour cream: Sour cream lends creaminess and subtly tangy flavor. 
• Cream cheese: You’ll also need two packages of cream cheese for these rich mashed potatoes. 
• Milk: Milk helps create the perfect smooth, velvety texture.
• Seasonings: Season the make-ahead mashed potatoes with onion salt and black pepper. 

How to Make Mashed Potatoes Ahead of Time

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make make-ahead mashed potatoes:

1. Boil and drain the potatoes. 
2. Mash the potatoes and stir in the remaining ingredients.
3. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. 
4. Let cool, then cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to two days

How to Cook Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

When you’re ready to bake, let the potatoes come to room temperature. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes. 

Can You Make These Mashed Potatoes Right Away? 

Yes! If you plan on serving these right away, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) before you start cooking the potatoes in Step 1. Then follow Steps 1, 2, and 5.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“A definite time-saver,” raves cookinLOLLY. “And ohhhh so good! I put dollops of butter along the top when baking. Make sure to cover with foil when baking.”

“We have made this for many holiday dinners,” says LAURENELYSE. “You can also put these in a Crock-Pot for 5 to 6 hours. It's a great way to keep them warm without the hassle of watching over them!”

“I make these for big events and freeze them in ice cream pails,” according to Pat Jorgenson. “Thaw, stir and put into casserole dishes or foil pans and cook according to size.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams