5 from 6 votes
The Best Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly rich—you're in for The Best Mashed Potatoes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
210 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potato russet or Yukon Gold
- 3 cloves garlic optional
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1/3 cup butter melted, salted
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes, then place them in a large pot of cold water. Give them a quick rinse to wash off the starch on the surface of the potatoes, drain the water, and refill the pot with more cold water. Make sure the potatoes are fully submerged by 1 inch of water. Add two large pinches of salt to the water.
- If desired, add the garlic cloves to the pot. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes using a colander or fine mesh sieve, and leave the potatoes to steam for a few minutes to remove any excess water.
- While the potatoes are steaming, gently heat the milk on the stovetop or in the microwave until it is warm but not boiling.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the melted butter and start mashing the potatoes. Gradually pour in the warm milk, mashing well between each pour, until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Serve them hot and enjoy the comfort of this classic side dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
806mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
232IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.