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How To Reheat Mashed Potatoes

Here are simple and easy ways to reheat mashed potatoes in 5 ways. You can reheat in oven, microwave, air fryer, instant pot and stovetop and it will turn to smooth and creamy texture like freshly cooked mashed potatoes. Tested and perfected in my kitchen.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to reheat mashed potatoes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hinz

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes Cold, Frozen, Leftover
  • 2 teaspoon Butter
  • cup Milk Substitute broth or cream

Instructions

How to Reheat on Stove

  • In a slow-heating pan, add ½ cup milk and let it boil for a few seconds then add cold or leftover mashed potatoes in it.
  • After adding potatoes, whisk it vigorously as it may stick to the bottom of the pan even if you use nonstick. As the potatoes start to mix well with milk and show a creamy texture adjust the taste with salt and pepper. As it starts to dry out, sprinkle fresh parsley and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Reheat in Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and in a baking dish add a big cube of butter and keep it in the oven for 5 minutes to melt.
  • Then add warm milk in mashed potatoes. Season with salt and peppers and give it a good mix. Add the potatoes to the baking dish and give it a good fold with butter.
  • Reheat at 220˚C for 30 minutes. Cover the dish with Aluminum foil to make it creamy and smooth in texture.
  • After 30 minutes, take it out and sprinkle it with freshly chopped parsley or chives.

Reheat in Microwave

  • Simple and easy method that everyone wants to adopt. Combine butter, milk, and mashed potatoes (room temperature) in a microwave dish and set the timer for 2 minutes.
  • Take out and mix well with a spoon. Again set the timer to 1 minute and take it out sprinkle parsley and serve.

Reheat in Instant Pot

  • It's simple, just add butter and milk in an instant pot and saute for a minute then add mashed potatoes.
  • Season with salt and peppers and reheat on a pressure cook for 2 minutes. It will come out with a hot, creamy, and smooth texture like fresh mashed potatoes.

Reheat in Air Fryer

  • Preheat the Air Fryer at 200°C
  • In a bowl, add melted butter, warm milk and mashed potatoes and give it a good mix and shift into Air fryer pan.
  • Place the pan in preheated air fryer basket and air fry for 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Bring it down to room temperature if you are using frozen or cold mashed potatoes to get the best result.
  • If the mashed potatoes show water after coming down to room temperature, discard it with a spoon and avoid using it.
  • Always adjust the salt and pepper while reheating the mashed potatoes.
  • Add hot milk or lukewarm milk to reheat the mashed potatoes.
  • Cheese can help to enhance the taste of reheated mashed potatoes.
  • Never use water to reheat the potatoes. Alternatively, use veg broth.
  • Use the appropriate utensils to reheat.
  • Make it a little runny in texture as it will become thicker after coming at room temperature.