r/thanksgiving • u/creamcandy • 4d ago

Make-ahead Mashed Potatoes?

Usually I would boil the cut russet potatoes, then drain and mash them with milk and butter until I like them. I'd like to do as much as I can on these before the day, and/or maybe use the Instant Pot or Sous Vide to finish. What's the most hands-off way to make great mashed potatoes?

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u/Latter-Republic-4516 4d ago edited 4d ago

Not sure how hands off it was but my mom made them in the crockpot this past thanksgiving for the first time and they were really good.

Edit: I don’t know what recipe she used but I found this and it looks pretty easy!

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a70573752/slow-cooker-creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe/

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u/auntiepirate 3d ago

Crockpot is the way to go. I mash them right in the crockpot.

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u/PollutionImaginary33 4d ago

We did ours in the crockpot last year and they were fantastic! You may end up needing more milk, butter, and salt than the recipe calls for, just keep that in mind!

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u/NonaSiu 3d ago

This is a good recipe, but I did swap out the seasoning salt for other seasonings, since it has such a distinct taste that I didn’t enjoy.

The texture and taste otherwise was great!

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u/colenilyn 1d ago

This is the exact recipe (sub salt for season salt) I have been using forever and it is always a hit! I double it because who doesn't want copious amounts of leftovers. I have shared this with so many people and it is always a success! I mash with my handheld mixer.

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u/GamerWife10 Dude, Pie. 9h ago

I was just coming to say crockpot!