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"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