These are the best and easiest ways to reheat mashed potatoes! Whether you're prepping your potatoes ahead of time, or simply looking to enjoy leftovers, give these methods a try for perfectly smooth and hot mashed potatoes.
Prep: 5 minutesmins
Cook: 20 minutesmins
Total: 25 minutesmins
Recipe makes approximately 6servings
Equipment Needed
Microwave-safe bowl
9x13 baking dish
medium pot
Ingredients Needed
4cupsmashed potatoes
In the microwave:
butter(as needed)
milk(as needed)
In the oven:
½cupmilk
3tablespoonsbutter
One the stove:
½cupmilk
1tablespoonbutter
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Instructions
In the microwave:
Place mashed potatoes in the microwave and reheat at half power for 5 minutes.
Remove potatoes, give them a quick stir, then mix in additional butter and milk as needed.
In the oven:
Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and transfer potatoes to a baking dish.
Pour milk and disperse butter over potatoes then cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until warm throughout.
On the stove:
Add mashed potatoes, milk, and butter to a large saucepan over low heat.
Stir every minute until warm throughout, should take about 8-10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Each method is based off of using 4 cups of mashed potatoes, though adjust amounts depending on how much mashed potatoes you're looking to reheat.
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving of reheated mashed potatoes in the oven. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.