How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes & Keep Them Delicious

Whether you are serving something as fancy as a steak or are in the mood for some plain steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes can convert any dish into an exciting meal with an added oomph!

There’s no denying that we all love to eat mashed potatoes when they are warm and fresh.

However, reheating mashed potatoes can sometimes turn them into a giant gummy glob that no one wants to eat. 

To make sure your mashed potatoes remain soft and fluffy, it is essential to know the right way to reheat them.

Scroll down to take a look at some simple ways to reheat your leftover mashed potatoes without compromising their taste or texture!   

How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes

There are multiple ways to reheat mashed potatoes. Choose the one that works the best for you!

1. Reheat in a Saucepan 

A plain old nonstick saucepan can get the job done. This is one of the easiest, most convenient ways of reheating mashed potatoes.

You can adjust the consistency of your mashed potato by adding cream or milk to the saucepan as the mashed potatoes cook.

Generally, it takes around 8 -10 minutes to reheat mashed potatoes in a saucepan.

Use a spoon to stir the mashed potatoes around to make sure they are heated evenly.

However, make sure you don’t stir too hard as that can cause the starch in the potatoes to breakdown, turning the dish into a thick glob. 

2. Use the Microwave

Use a microwave to reheat mashed potatoes when you are in a hurry.

Keep in mind that while sticking mashed potatoes in the microwave is a quick way to reheat them, it is not the most thorough method.

So, it is best to avoid using this method if you can.

To reheat mashed potatoes in a microwave, place them in a microwave-safe dish and put it in the microwave for one minute on high temperature.

Once the microwave stops, take out mashed potatoes, stir them gently using a spoon, and place them in the microwave again.

Repeat this process at least three times to ensure that your mashed are heated through and through.

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3. Use the Oven

Using the oven is one of the best ways to reheat mashed potatoes.

You can divide your mashed potatoes into individual servings before placing them in the oven use a big casserole pan to reheat all of them at once.

Preheat the oven to around 350° F and let the mashed potatoes cook for about 30 minutes.

While this method takes relatively long to reheat mashed potatoes, it warms them up perfectly.

You can even add a cheese topping on your mashed potatoes by simply placing a piece of your favorite cheese on top of your mashed potatoes before putting them in the oven. 

4. Bring Out the Double Broiler

You can also use a double broiler to reheat your mashed potatoes. Boil around 2 cups of water in the broiler.

Now, move the mashed potatoes to the glass bowl. Gently stir the potatoes every few minutes to make sure they are heated evenly.

Can I Make Mashed Potatoes Ahead and Reheat?

Now that you know how to reheat mashed potatoes, the only question remaining is whether you can make them ahead and reheat later or not.

The answer will delight you – you can certainly prepare your favorite mashed potatoes and reheat them whenever you feel like having some!

You can make mashed potatoes up to two days ahead before serving. Check out some helpful tips to make mashed potatoes ahead and reheat them like a pro.  

Some Helpful Tips!

• Once your mashed potatoes are ready, you can store them in the refrigerator. Scoop them in a dish and container and cover before placing them in the fridge.
• If you want to store your mashed potatoes for longer periods, you can freeze them in a plastic freezer bag. You can use frozen mashed potatoes for a month.
• Transfer the frozen mashed potatoes from the freezer to the fridge at least 24 hours before you reheat   
• While reheating, try adding some butter to make them taste like freshly mashed potatoes.

Reheating mashed potatoes can take from a few minutes to up to an hour. Depending on the time you have on your hands and your kitchen stock and appliances, it is up to you to choose the best way to reheat mashed potatoes. 

Bon appetite!  

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