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Yes, you can make mashed potatoes a day ahead of time. Here's how you can do it without compromising on taste or texture:


1. Cook the potatoes as you normally would.
2. Drain them and let them cool to room temperature.
3. Once cooled, mix in the desired amount of butter, cream, or milk, and season with salt and pepper.
4. At this point, you can either eat the mashed potatoes immediately or refrigerate them for later use.
5. If you're saving them for the next day, cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container to prevent them from drying out.
6. When you're ready to reheat, you can do so in a few ways:
- Use a microwave, but be careful not to overcook as this can lead to a grainy texture.
- Reheat in a pot over low heat on the stovetop, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
- For a creamier result, you can also reheat in a saucepan with a splash of milk or cream.

Remember, reheating mashed potatoes can sometimes result in a slightly different texture, so it's important to manage your expectations. However, if done correctly, they can still be delicious the next day.

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"Mashed potatoes can be made almost completely ahead. Do nearly everything - boil, peel and mash; stir in milk and salt - up to two days ahead. Before serving, reheat. Adding butter at the last minute makes them taste freshly mashed."read more >>