The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Fluffy, creamy and buttery, these are absolutely PERFECT every time.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes russet or Yukon gold
- 3 cloves garlic optional
- ⅓ cup melted salted butter
- 1 cup milk or cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and quarter potatoes, place in a pot of cold salted water.
- Add cloves of garlic (if using) & bring to a boil, cook uncovered 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Heat milk on the stove top (or in the microwave) until warm.
- Add butter to the potatoes and begin mashing. Pour in heated milk a little at a time while using a potato masher to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- To Make Ahead
- Follow the recipe below and allow the mashed potatoes to cool completely. Once cooled, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To Heat the Potatoes for Serving spread them into a greased casserole dish and dot with butter. Bake at 325°F until the butter melts and the potatoes are heated through, about 35-40 minutes (you may need more or less time based on the shape of the dish and the amount of potatoes). If you'd like a browned crust, bake uncovered.
- Drain Well: I usually let them sit about 5 minutes or so to completely drain, or even drain well and put them back in the warm pot for a few minutes to make sure all liquid is evaporated.
- Mash by Hand: Use a hand masher or a potato ricer for the creamiest potatoes. A hand mixer, stand mixer or food processor can work, but it can also break down the starches in the potatoes and cause a gummy texture.
- Add BUTTER! There are places you can skimp on the butter and this is not one of them. I like to use salted butter and lots of it (but you can use unsalted and season potatoes to taste). Butter adds a creamy and... well, buttery texture.
- Heat the Cream: Heat your milk/cream before adding. This keeps the potatoes hot and it absorbs better. Add cream/milk a little a time to get the right consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
209
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Potassium
798mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 209 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 798mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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