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Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 by Lolli 12 Comments

 

Thanksgiving simply wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a big batch of mashed potatoes. And these mashed potatoes were the best mashed potatoes I have ever made (rivaling the best restaurant mashed potatoes, if I do say so myself).

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Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Food Fun Family

I was so pleased with how well these glorious garlic herb mashed potatoes turned out, and what’s better is that they can easily be made ahead and heated whenever you need to serve them. One of my biggest challenges on Thanksgiving (and other holidays where I’m preparing a large meal for many…wait. That sounds like a typical night at our house!) is that I have to make too many things at once. I love finding recipes that can be made ahead and then made ready when we’re ready to eat.

Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Food Fun Family

Of course, this mashed potatoes recipe is perfectly suited to eating right away, but if you do need some extra time (whether you’re making them in the morning and keeping them warm in the crock pot or making them the day before and heating from cold before the big meal) these potatoes are perfect for heating and serving later!

If your potatoes get a little dried out after being in the fridge, just add a little bit of milk.

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Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds of red potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (or more or less to your taste)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large stock pot.
  2. Wash potatoes but leave skins on. Cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks and add to boiling water. Boil for 5-10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Drain potatoes; add to a large mixing bowl or crock pot.
  4. Add all other ingredients to hot, dry potatoes. Using a potato masher, mash and mix everything together.
  5. At this point, you can serve the mashed potatoes immediately, leave them in the crock pot on low or warm until ready to serve or cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours/overnight. Before serving, add cold mashed potatoes to the crock pot and heat on low til warmed through.
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Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Food Fun Family

I added some delicious pan gravy to these potatoes, along with a side of carrots cooked in my cast iron skillet. My mouth and tummy were very, very happy!

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. emily says

    Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Mashed potatoes are my favorite side, and these sound incredible! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!

  2. Jenny says

    Friday, November 2, 2018 at 6:27 am

    These look amazing- pinning to give them a try1 Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday

  3. Sarah L says

    Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 1:48 am

    Ummm, excuse me but where’s the GARLIC??????? Did you forget to put it in the list?

  4. Julie Wood says

    Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I love using red potatoes in my mashed potatoes because they have a lot of flavor. I like this awesome recipe and will make it soon. Thanks for sharing.

  5. shelly peterson says

    Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    These mashed potatoes look super good. I have never used cream cheese in mashed potatoes before. I will have to try these.

  6. Lolli says

    Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Oh my goodness. YES! I used to make boxed potatoes until my husband reminded me that real mashed potatoes are actually SO easy and taste SO much better! I’ve never looked back. :)

  7. Audrey says

    Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Homemade beats the boxed kind anyday in my book. And I love the extra flavors you have in here. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.

  8. Rachel@smart Mom Smart Ideas says

    Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    These mashed potatoes look great. They seem like a great recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas to make ahead. If you are making a large meal, it’s always nice to make a few things the night before.

    The sour cream and cream cheese must add a unique flavor. Great idea to try for the holidays!

  9. Emily @ The Benson Street says

    Friday, November 13, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    What a great way to be prepared for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Part. Emily from thebensonstreet.com

  10. Francine S says

    Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Love, love, love mashed potatoes!

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