Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Elevate everyday meals, Thanksgiving dinner, and holiday feasts with these creamy Mashed Potatoes! They are buttery, easy to make, and always a hit. Make them perfectly light and fluffy every time with my simple tips!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 232kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Strainer
- Wooden spoon or potato masher
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes Yukon gold or Russet (1.8kg)
- 1 tablespoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113g)
- ¾ cup whole milk or cream (180ml)
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes if desired, then cut them into equal-sized chunks and place in a large pot.
- Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Add the salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- While the potatoes are boiling, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the butter is melted. Remove from the heat.
- Drain the potatoes, then transfer them back to the warm pot. Set the heat to low and gently move them around for a minute to help dry off any excess water. Remove from heat and mash the potatoes to the desired consistency using a potato masher or wooden spoon.
- Pour the hot milk mixture in while gently mixing the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with more butter and garnish with cracked pepper, minced chives, or parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Start with cold water. This ensures that the cubed potatoes cook evenly as they boil, rather than being soft on the exterior but tough inside.
- Don't undercook the potatoes. The potatoes need to be fully cooked through to mash. You will know when they are done when you can easily pierce them with a fork.
- Evaporate excess water after draining. To ensure light and fluffy potatoes, heat the freshly drained potatoes over low heat for about one minute until any excess water has cooked off.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg