5 from 54 votes
The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes use peeled russet potatoes boiled in chicken broth until very tender, then whipped with butter, cream cheese, and buttermilk to create a rich and fluffy texture. The combination produces a smooth mash with deep flavor from the broth and tang from buttermilk, suitable as a hearty side for holiday or everyday meals.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
448 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potato washed and peeled
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes or chunks. Place the potatoes into a large pot. Pour in chicken broth. Potatoes should be just covered with liquid.
- Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the potatoes from the broth and put the cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes and other ingredients until light, fluffy, and creamy (3-5 minutes), or use a potato masher or a potato ricer. Serve hot.
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Notes
- After cooking, keep mashed potatoes warm in a crockpot on low or warm setting for up to 4 hours before serving.
- This makes them practical for large meals like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
1380mg
(58%)
Potassium
1439mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
770IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
32.6mg
(36%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1380mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1439mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 32.6mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.