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BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the best recipe ever! Step-by-step instructions on how to make the creamiest mashed potatoes every single time!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet or yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
- 1 sticks + 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 7 cloves garlic cloves individually smashed with the back of a knife
- 3/4 cup warm heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Melt 1 stick of butter on a low heat in a small saucepan. Continue to keep warm on a low heat until white milk solids rise to the top, remove milk solids. Add smashed garlic and cook on low to infuse the garlic. Cook for 15 minutes. REMOVE GARLIC CLOVES AND DISCARD, keep butter warm over a low heat.
- While the butter melts and garlic cooks, add potatoes to a medium pot and fill with water making sure all potatoes are covered, Season water liberally with salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes, making sure to get rid of ALL excess moisture. VERY IMPORTANT! I like to let them drain for a few minutes in the colander and then blot them with a dry paper towel.
- While potatoes are still hot, pass through a ricer and add back to the same pot you cooked them in. (I rice them into the pot.)
- Pour in warm melted butter, salt, and warm cream. Use a hand held mixer on a medium speed until the potatoes are whipped and butter is incorporated, about 2-3 minutes, max. Do not over mix. Add sour cream and use the mixer on the lowest setting to mix until smooth, another minute or so. (Sour cream does not need to be at room temperature or warm.) DO NOT OVER BEAT. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to serving dish. Melt remaining two tablespoons of butter and pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
1009mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1009mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.