Make Ahead Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Just pop them in the oven! No last minute preparation or dirty pans. To save time you can reheat the potatoes in a microwave. Cook on High 15-20 minutes stirring 3 times. Cooking time includes reheating.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (about 2 pounds)
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope  ranch dressing mix
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In 3-quart saucepan, cover potatoes with water.
2. and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender, drain.
4. Combine 3/4 cup milk and ranch dressing mix.
5. Mash the potatoes gradually adding the milk mix.
6. Stir in the sour cream and spoon the potatoes into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
7. Pour 1/4 cup milk over the potatoes, dot with butter, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
8. To serve, bake the potatoes (uncovered) at 400°F.
9. for 20 minutes.
10. Stir and bake another 25-30 minutes or until heated through.