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Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe


  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This recipe gives you creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes that are perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or any comfort food craving. With a buttery, rich flavor and silky texture, these mashed potatoes are easy to make, forgiving for beginners, and adaptable for flavor variations. Serve them simply with butter or elevate with roasted garlic, chives, or sour cream for extra flair. Perfect as a side with roast chicken, steak, or green vegetables, these mashed potatoes bring warmth and delight to every meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (or mix with Russets)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream, warmed
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: roasted garlic, chives, sour cream


Instructions

  • Peel and chop potatoes into uniform pieces.
  • Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer until fork-tender (20 minutes).
  • Drain potatoes and return to pot. Let sit briefly to evaporate excess moisture.
  • Mash gently with a potato masher or ricer.
  • Warm butter and cream together; fold into potatoes until creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add optional flavor enhancers if desired.
  • Serve warm with butter or garnish.

Notes

  • Warm dairy for smooth, creamy potatoes.
  • Avoid over-mashing to prevent gluey texture.
  • Taste and season gradually for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling & Mashing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg