Get ahead on Thanksgiving with this smart tip from the queen of ease.
It turns out that not even Ina Garten, the queen of ease, tries this unrealistic feat.
And she meant it.
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There’s one nugget of advice I’ve used again and again for makingmy favorite mashed potatoesbefore Thanksgiving.
The key is to reheat them properly.
Ina’s tip is so easy and Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes' founder, usesthe same trick.
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Then pop it into a 350F oven for 30 to 40 minutes as the turkey rests.
That way everything goes on the dinner table warm at the same time.)
They’ll take a little longer to warm through.
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You could skip the cheese and dollop butter on top, as Elise does.
If they do dry out, stir in a littlewarmedheavy cream or milk and pads of butter.
Your mashed potatoes will be creamy and ready for Thanksgiving without any last-minute scrambling.
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