How to Make Mashed Potatoes - - And How to Fix Them When Things Go Wrong. Keep Them Moist To prevent the potatoes from drying out, top them with a thin layer of milk or half- and- half, then cover with a lid.
Hold for up to three hours. Stir the milk in just before serving.
Makeshift Double Boiler To keep mashed potatoes warm, or to reheat cold or leftover potatoes, transfer them to a large bowl set over a pot filled with a few inches of simmering water. Make sure that the bowl does not come into contact with the water.) Or - - just make Mashed Potato Gratin, which can be prepped a whole day ahead and baked right before dinner.
Search Results. By The Pioneer Woman on May 2. Sorry. I’m on a restaurant food kick lately. First the Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas last week, then the Fried Mozzarella Sticks yesterday…and now this. This. Here’s what you need. Red potatoes, bacon, softened butter, sour cream, green onions, salt, pepper… And a very special ingredient. These. French Fried Onions.