View Single Post
  #25 (permalink)   Report Post  
Posted to rec.food.cooking
cybercat cybercat is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 11,454
Default Mashed potatoes ahead of time?


"aem" > wrote in message
ps.com...
>
> cybercat wrote:
> [snip]
>> 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!

>
> Make them as late as you can, stick them in the oven to warm when it's
> available after taking out the turkey or ham or roast. The most
> important thing is that the Gravy must be piping hot. That's much more
> important than the spuds, at least at my house. After the first
> service, go reheat the gravy for those who want seconds. -aem
>


Sounds doable! And ... this year will be the unveiling of my Newly
Acquired Gravy-making Skill! Hahaha! I am going to wow them with
this gravy.



--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com