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My Favorite Mashed Potato Recipe

You’ll never go back to regular mashed potatoes after trying my favorite Mashed Potato Recipe! Browned butter takes this side dish up a notch from your traditional recipe. So good that you don’t even need gravy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Idaho potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon salt divided
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. COOK THE POTATOES: Place the peeled potatoes in a large pot and cover completely with water. Add 2 teaspoons of the salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the potatoes are tender; drain and return to the pot.
  2. BROWN THE BUTTER: While the potatoes are cooking, place the butter in a saucepan and melt, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until the butter turns a golden brown color. It may start to foam or pop - keep stirring or swirling the pan to make sure the butter does not burn. It will take about 6-8 minutes for the butter to turn a deep brown and for it to smell nutty. As soon as it is done, immediately remove from the heat and pour into a bowl to stop the cooking.
  3. MASH THE POTATOES: Use a masher to start mashing the potatoes in the pot. Add the buttermilk, milk, remaining teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the browned butter and add the rest to the pot. Mash the potatoes until you reach your desired consistency.
  4. SERVE: Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle with the reserved brown butter. Serve warm.

Notes

  • adapted from Southern Living 2007 Annual Recipes
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of recipe Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 903mg (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of recipe
Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 903mg 38%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

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