make-ahead mashed potatoes

How To Make make-ahead mashed potatoes

• Step 1
  Peel potatoes and cut into small cubes. Throw the potatoes in a large pot filled with cold water. Cook for 25 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes and put them back into the hot pot. Add cream cheese, butter, milk, and salt. Mash with a potato masher or use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes. Spoon mixture into a freezer-safe container and label. Thanksgiving Day: Put potatoes in the fridge 1-2 days before to allow them to completely thaw. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and put potatoes in the slow cooker. Brush the top of the potatoes with a tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with paprika. .
• Step 2
  Cook on low for two to four hours.
• Step 3
  If you would rather bake these, bake the potatoes at 350 degrees for thirty to forty minutes or until completely hot.
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