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Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This easy 30-minute mashed potatoes recipe is a classic, creamy mashed potatoes recipe that is perfect for the holiday season.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & chopped into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup plain cream cheese

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your potatoes until soft and fork-tender.
  2. Once potatoes are cooked, remove from the heat and drain the water.
  3. Put the cooked potatoes through a ricer and set aside in a bowl. Add the butter, salt, pepper, whole milk and cream cheese to the large pot over low heat. As the butter melts, stir to combine all of the ingredients together until the butter has fully melted. Turn the heat off.
  4. Add the riced or mashed potatoes back to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Or, add more butter or milk if you need more creaminess.

Notes

  • Need to make this recipe for a larger crowd? Simply double the recipe!
  • If you don’t have a ricer, simply use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and then add back to the pot.
  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 41.3g (14%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 28.2g (43%) Saturated Fat 17.3g (87%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Monounsaturated Fat 7.9g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 650.1mg (27%) Fiber 4.8g (19%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 41.3g 14%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 28.2g 43%
Saturated Fat 17.3g 87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.9g 40%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 650.1mg 27%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.