How To Reheat Mashed Potatoes

Reheated mashed potatoes garnished with parsley

Mashed potatoes are a creamy smooth, and fluffy meal that makes a perfect meal for every season. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, you don’t have to worry about them losing taste. I have compiled proven steps you can take to reheat mashed potatoes without them drying out.

Course Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword mashed potatoes, Potatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings serving

Calories 161.7kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Left over mashed potatoes

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

To reheat mashed potatoes in the oven:

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Place the potatoes in an oven-safe dish
Add a bit of butter, milk, or cream for extra moisture.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring gently every 5 minutes.
Once your bowl of potatoes is hot, at least 165°, you can serve and eat.

To reheat mashed potatoes on the stove:

Place the mashed potatoes in a pot over low heat
Add a bit of butter, milk, or cream for extra moisture.
Cover the pan with the lid.
Use your spoon or spatula to stir the potatoes often but gently to allow even heating and a consistent result.
Let your mashed potatoes reheat for about 8 – 10 minutes under low and slow heat.
Serve and enjoy

To reheat mashed potatoes in the microwave:

Place the mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl
Add a bit of butter, milk, or cream for extra moisture
Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel
Heat on high, stirring every 30 seconds until warmed through.
Serve and enjoy.

To reheat mashed potatoes in a slow cooker:

Place them in the slow cooker
Add a bit of butter, milk, or cream for extra moisture.
Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

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