Creamy Ranch Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes 🥔

Make Ahead Ranch Mashed Potatoes 🥔

Description:

Just pop them in the oven! No last-minute preparation or dirty pans. To save time, you can reheat the potatoes in a microwave. Cooking time includes reheating.

Recipe Information:

• Category: Potato
• Keywords: Vegetable, Potluck, Savory, Weeknight, Oven, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 179.9
• Fat: 9.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9g
• Cholesterol: 24.3mg
• Sodium: 61mg
• Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1.6g
  • Sugar: 0.8g
• Protein: 3.7g
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Potatoes:

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   • In a 3-quart saucepan, cover the baking potatoes with water.
   • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Simmer Potatoes:

   • Reduce heat to low and let the potatoes simmer for about 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
   • Drain the potatoes thoroughly.

3. Prepare Ranch Mix:

   • In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup of milk with the ranch dressing mix. Mix well.

4. Mash Potatoes:

   • Gradually add the milk and ranch mixture to the drained potatoes.
   • Mash the potatoes until you achieve a creamy consistency.

5. Add Sour Cream:

   • Stir in the sour cream until well combined with the mashed potatoes.

6. Prepare for Baking:

   • Spoon the mashed potatoes into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish, spreading them evenly.

7. Refrigerate:

   • Pour 1/4 cup of milk over the mashed potatoes in the baking dish.
   • Dot the top of the potatoes with butter.
   • Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

8. Bake:

   • When ready to serve, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Remove the cover from the baking dish.
   • Bake the mashed potatoes, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.

9. Final Bake:

   • After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and stir the potatoes gently.
   • Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are heated through and the top is golden brown.

10. Serve:

    • Once baked to perfection, serve your delicious make-ahead ranch mashed potatoes hot and enjoy!

These make-ahead ranch mashed potatoes are a delightful addition to any meal, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion potluck. Creamy, flavorful, and incredibly convenient, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! 🌟