We are going to a friend's for Thanksgiving, and I am to bring mashed potatoes. Wondering if I can do the mashing at home and put in a serving bowl to be served maybe 2 hours later? Would love to not have to use my friend's kitchen to do the mashing, but I have always mashed them right before eating. Has anyone ever done this? Was thinking of reheating in the microwave....Thanks for any help on this.
2006-11-16 13:51:49 · 14 answers · asked by Jane H 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
What I do? I mash them and put them in the crock pot on low and they stay warm until dinner. I do it all the time when I am having company. So mash them, take them in the crockpot and plug it in at her house until dinner.
2006-11-16 14:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I just heard today from several people that putting mashed potatoes in the crock pot after mashing makes them stay wonderful. Can use seasonings (cream cheese , garlic etc.) or not as desired. Remember heating a large dish of potatoes in the microwave will increase activity in the busy kitchen and the microwave my be in use for other cooking
2006-11-16 14:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by hywayview 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell a difference in taste when spuds have been nuked. The spuds are the last thing I make, so they are nice and hot and fresh. But, I understand your situation. I would either call ahead and make sure it is okay if you mashed the spuds at their place right before dinner or mash them ahead of time and just reheat in the microwave when you get there.
2006-11-16 13:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a make ahead mashed potato recipe I use all the time for pot lucks and holidays. Its from Allrecipes.com
INGREDIENTS
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons onion salt
ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.
2006-11-16 14:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by Theonetheytalkabout 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make them ahead of time but you may need to add a little milk and butter to moisten them when heating. You can reheat in the microwave just stir in the milk and butter first.
2006-11-16 13:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by *COCO* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Very good idea to make them at home and then bring them over and reheat in the microwave. I would.
2006-11-18 07:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by marlene g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time. After you mash them, place a buttered piece of wax paper or the butter wrapper on top of potatoes. Nuke in the microwave or place in oven.
2006-11-16 14:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by ~CountryGirl~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can make, take and reheat in the microwave or put in the oven when you get there. They will be fine.
2006-11-16 14:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i worked at a reasturant for years this what you do cook and mashat home when you get to friends add butter sour cream, cream and garlic to the potatos mix them up nuke till hot
mix half way then stir then heat and stir
or use stove top
2006-11-16 13:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by johnny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the superstore, fruits are usually selected much too soon. Some are rocks, many are wrong. Some of the fruit and vegetables are generally right (zucchini, onions, garlic, lettuce, greens, and a few others) so I'd have to go with vegetables.
2017-02-18 07:37:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋