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A bowl of mashed potatoes recipe with melted butter in the center and a sprinkle of herbs, possibly with bacon bits.

Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy, fluffy, and never gluey, this Mashed Potatoes Recipe is the result of years of trial, error, and one accidental buttermilk discovery that changed everything. The perfect side for holidays or everyday dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Steam Off Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Holiday Recipes, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb Russet potatoes - Peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 tablespoon Butter - Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Whole milk - Or use buttermilk warm
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Plus more for boiling water
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Optional
Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup Sour cream - For extra creaminess
  • 2 oz Cream cheese - Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic - Minced or roasted
  • 2 tablespoon Chives - Or green onions chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (Big enough to hold all the potatoes)
  • 1 Colander (For draining)
  • 1 Potato masher (Or ricer, for smooth texture)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For final mixing (optional)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (Optional, for fluffiest texture)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting potatoes into chunks)

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks. Place in cold salted water in a large pot.
    Small golden potatoes in a metal colander, freshly washed and ready to be cooked.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
    Chunks of potatoes in a pot filled with water, ready for boiling.
  3. Drain potatoes well in a colander. Let them steam for 2–3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
    A close-up of mashed potatoes being mashed with a potato masher in a stainless steel bowl.
  4. Return to pot. Mash potatoes. Add butter first, then slowly stir in warm milk or buttermilk.
    A creamy bowl of mashed potatoes with a swirl of butter and a sprinkle of herbs on top.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust texture with more milk if needed. Serve hot.
    A bowl of mashed potatoes recipe with melted butter in the center and a sprinkle of herbs, possibly with bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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