Traeger Thanksgiving: Do-Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes The last minute rush on Thanksgiving to get everything on the table, while making sure it is all hot enough to actually consume can be hectic to say the least. This recipe for Do-Ahead Mashed Potatoes can be made up to a day in advance and then thrown on the grill to reheat while your bird is in its final roasting phase. Of course, just the ease of making the mashed potatoes ahead of time is not enough when it comes to your Thanksgiving meal, they have to be delicious also. Oh, are these potatoes delicious. Perfectly creamy and savory, with just a hint of wood smoke this side dish is guaranteed to be a star of the show. INGREDIENTS 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, cut into 8 chunks, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the casserole dish 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup milk, plus more if needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper PREPARATION 1. Peel the potatoes (if desired) and cut into chunks that are roughly the same size. Cover with cold water and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they are tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Stir over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture. 2. Mash the potatoes with a hand-held potato masher. (Alternative, rice the potatoes using a ricer or using a hand-held mixer) Incorporate the butter and cream cheese. Add milk until the potatoes are of a good consistency. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. 3. Butter the inside of a casserole dish. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer in the casserole dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cool, cover, and refrigerate if not cooking right away. 4. Before cooking, let the potatoes warm to room temperature (about an hour). When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes. 5. Bake the potatoes for 45 to 50 minutes, or until hot through and through
Posted on: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:57:17 +0000
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