Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

4 to 6 large peeled all-purpose potatoes, cooked
Salt & pepper
Milk or cream
Butter or margarine

Mash potatoes and season to taste; add milk and butter to reach the
desired consistency.

Butter a 2-quart casserole and spoon mashed potatoes into it. Melt
enough butter or margarine to cover top of surface completely. Smooth
surface so that it is completely sealed with butter. Cool, then
refrigerate, covered.

Before serving, heat casserole in preheated 300-degree oven until heated
through. Poke some holes in the top so butter trickles down into
potatoes. Potatoes also can be reheated in the top of a double boiler
over simmering water. Makes 6 to 10 servings.