Stan Horwitz wrote:
> In article >,
> "cybercat" > wrote:
>
> > This year, I really want to avoid the last minute flusters.
> >
> > However, I want everything to be really good.
> >
> > On the good side, I am only cooking for 4--but of course we have to have
> > enough leftovers for everyone to take home.
> >
> > Is there a way to make homemade mashed potatoes ahead of time and have them
> > be just as good? Or is that the one thing, along with the bread, that I need
> > to do just before serving? I'm using russets if that matters. Thanks!
>
> Sure. Just cook the mashed potatoes the day before. Make them a bit dry,
> then a few minutes before you're ready to server, add a bit of milk and
> butter, put them in a microwave safe serving bowl, nuke for a few
> minutes, stir thoroughly, then nuke a few more minutes

In what way is that more convenient than just making the mashed
potatoes at the dinner time?