Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes Make Ahead Option Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine water, potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 4-quart saucepan. Cook over high heat until water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
• Mash potatoes with potato masher or electric mixer, gradually adding 2/3 cup milk. Stir in sour cream and dressing mix.
• Spread potatoes evenly into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Pour remaining milk over potatoes. Do not mix. Dot with butter. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Bake uncovered 20 minutes; stir. Continue baking 20-30 minutes or until heated through.

CREAMY MASHED RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cube potatoes.
• Boil until tender.
• Drain and mash.
• Beat in cream cheese til smooth.
• Stir in rest of ingredients.
• Serve hot.

MAKE AHEAD RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with water.
• and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender, drain.
• Combine 3/4 cup milk and ranch dressing mix.
• Mash the potatoes gradually adding the milk mix.
• Stir in the sour cream and spoon the potatoes into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Pour 1/4 cup milk over the potatoes, dot with butter, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• To serve, bake the potatoes (uncovered) at 400°F.
• for 20 minutes.
• Stir and bake another 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

CREAMY RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1.) In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to boiling. Stir in ranch dressing mix and sour cream; beat until smooth. Stir in 3 slices of the bacon and both pouches of potatoes just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth.
• 2.) Spoon potatoes into serving dish. Top with remaining crumbled bacon and the green onions.
• * Make potatoes your way! Toss in your favorite shredded cheese.

RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes fall apart when pierced with fork. Drain potatoes in a colander and return potatoes to the pot. Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in Ranch seasoning and sour cream. Serve immediately.

CREAM CHEESE RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and mash.
• In a large bowl beat the cream cheese and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in mashed potatoes, sour cream and butter; beat until desired consistency is reached.

CREAMY MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Heat half and half in microwave.
• Process unpeeled potatoes through a food mill into a medium bowl. (Or, using a potholder, peel and drop them into a bowl. Puree using a potato masher or standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Stir in half and half and a sprinkling of salt (or beat, if using mixer) until smooth and fluffy. (Can be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.)
• Thirty minutes before serving, microwave until warm. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in butter to melt. Cover with plastic wrap. Keep warm until serving time.