Best Ever Mashed Potatoes Recipe + How to Video
Learn How to Make Mashed Potatoes that are rich, creamy, and full of buttery flavor! Enjoy on holidays or any regular night of the week.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional garnish: chives chopped
Instructions
- Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fork tender (meaning they break apart when you put a fork into a potato), approximately 15 minutes.
- Drain water. Return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
- Add remaining ingredients. Begin mashing the potatoes with a potato masher. Mash until they are your desired consistency.
- Serve and enjoy! Top with chives if desired.
Video
Notes
I prefer my potatoes a little chunky, but mash until you like them. If you prefer them extra fluffy you can use an electric mixer on about half power for about 2 minutes. Then stir and scrape down side and them mix for another minute.
To make ahead. Prepare ahead and refrigerate. Place in slow cooker, on low, the day you wish to serve 2-4 hours before hand. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir. Cover and stir occasionally. Add more milk as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 300cal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 242mg | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg