Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes are rich and velvety, with the comforting flavor of butter and half-and-half infused into fluffy russet potatoes. They reheat beautifully, finishing with a fresh pat of butter for that just-mashed taste. Ideal for holiday spreads, Sunday dinners, or any time you want perfectly smooth potatoes without last-minute rush.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Warm the half-and-half in the microwave until just heated.
- 5
Run the unpeeled potatoes through a food mill into a medium bowl.
- 6
Alternatively, using a potholder, peel them and drop into a bowl; puree with a potato masher or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- 7
Stir in the warm half-and-half and the salt (or beat if using a mixer) until smooth and fluffy.
- Calories 219.33 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.98 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 25.12 g 9%
- Total Fat 11.19 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 7.28 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 18.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 67.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 570.25 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Make Ahead Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Half & Half, Russet Potato, and Salt. Each serving provides about 219.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Half & Half, Russet Potato, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes healthy?
- Make-Ahead Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 219.33 calories and 3.98 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.28 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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