Simplify meal preparation by having accompaniments
like these potatoes ready to heat. They taste freshly prepared,
but without any fuss or extra dishes at serving time.
Make-Ahead
Ranch Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds (4 cups) peeled
potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- Combine potatoes, water
and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over high heat until water
comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until potatoes
are fork tender (15 to 20 minutes). 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
(205°C). Bake uncovered for 20 minutes; stir. Continue baking
for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
Makes 6 servings.
Tip: For faster heating,
place potatoes in microwave-safe casserole. To heat, microwave,
covered, on HIGH, stirring 2 or 3 times, until heated through
(15 to 18 minutes).
Variation: To prepare 12
servings, double all ingredients except use 1 1/4 cups milk.
Cook potatoes as directed above. Mash potatoes with potato masher
or electric mixer, gradually adding 1 cup milk. Stir in sour
cream and dressing mix. Spread potatoes evenly in 3-quart casserole.
Pour remaining milk over potatoes. Continue as directed above.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):Calories:
200 Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 270 mg Carbohydrates:
30 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Protein: 5 g
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