We'd like to let you in on a little secret: The microwave can play an important role in Thanksgiving dinner--especially when it comes to potatoes.
The humble starch is an essential part of the holidays. They're satisfying, they taste great with everything else on the Thanksgiving plate, and what's better with gravy?
More importantly, potato dishes can be a saving grace for a busy cook.
Many of our 24 Favorite Thanksgiving Potatoes Recipes can be made ahead of time and reheated, but oven space is always at a premium on the big day. Solution: Make the potatoes a couple of hours ahead, let them stand at room temperature until dinnertime, then pop them in the microwave (in a microwave-safe serving dish) and reheat in two-to three-minute intervals until hot.
Try it with these recipes:
- Garnet Yam Puree
- Mashed Potatoes with Ranch Dressing
- Scalloped Potatoes and Fennel
- Garnet Yams with Maple Syrup, Walnuts, and Brandied Raisins
- Yukon Gold and Fennel Puree with Rosemary Butter
- Sweet Potato and Apple Puree
- Wasabi and Green Onion Mashed Potatoes
- Bourbon-Walnut Sweet Potato Mash
- Scalloped Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin with Fresh Herbs
Other dishes can be reheated in the microwave to save precious stove top or oven space. Our microwave-friendly list includes gravy; pureed vegetables (like butternut squash); side dishes (like glazed pearl onions, sauteed carrots, and Brussels sprouts); soups; and dessert sauces.
Related: Top 7 Most Common Turkey Emergencies (and How to Fix Them)
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