Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Guide

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Mashed potatoes hold best when they are made fully, cooled quickly, and reheated with gentle moisture instead of being partially cooked and finished later.

For the best texture:

1. Make the potatoes through the seasoning step.
2. Spread them in a shallow dish so steam escapes quickly.
3. Cover and refrigerate once they stop steaming.
4. Reheat over a double boiler or low burner with milk, cream, or butter folded in gradually.

If you need to hold them for service, use a warm slow cooker on the lowest setting and stir in extra fat before they start looking dry.