What is the best dish/way to transport mashed potatoes to another location to make sure they stay warm and not get cold and hard?

I want to try to make some for Thanksgiving, but I've never done this before. How do I make sure they stay warm after they're finished cooking?

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Spoiledbrat · F

A bowl with a lid or just make it there. Wait until everything is nearly done and then put them on.

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@Spoiledbrat Yeah. I guess that's the best option. I didn't know how long it took for mashed potatoes to get hard.

Do you know from experience?

Spoiledbrat · F

@perceptivei I've never made them and transported them anywhere but they don't get hard right away. I've left them on my stove for probably at least an hour. They might get cold.