Day Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Instructions

1. Peel potatoes, cut into one inch chunks and place in a large pot with cold water
2. Drain the water from the pot/potatoes and refill with enough water to just cover the potatoes
3. Bring the potatoes to a boil and then reduce heat and cook at a rolling boil for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are for tender
4. Drain the potatoes, them cool and then place in covered container in the refrigerator.
5. Day Of
6. Let the potatoes warm to room temperature (at least one hour
7. Place cooked potatoes in a large microwaveable mixing bowl and add milk, cream and butter
8. Cover the bowl, place in the microwave and then cook for 6 minutes on high
9. When heated through take out of the microwave, add salt and pepper and mash with a masher until reasonably mashed but still somewhat chunky. Over mashing breaks down the potato starch and results in less tasty potatoes
10. Sprinkle with parsley and serve