Best Mashed Potatoes Ever
- SERVES
- 5
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
No Thanksgiving meal is complete without the perfect mashed potato dish. That's why we're pulling out all the stops with this easy recipe; we're so sure it will be the hit of your holiday party that we named this recipe our Best Mashed Potatoes Ever! This creamy side dish is filled with that buttery flavor you know and love but, when it comes to changing things up, the options are endless. So get ready for a fantastic holiday dinner, and the Best Mashed Potatoes Ever!
What You'll Need
- 2 1/2 pounds Russet baking potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- Place potato chunks in a large soup pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain well and place either back into the pot or into a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
So Many Options!
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Cut a small onion into quarters and add it to the pot along with 10 peeled, whole garlic cloves before bringing the potatoes to a boil; beat with remaining ingredients.
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Prepare mashed potatoes as above, reducing milk to 1/4 cup and salt to 1/2 teaspoon. Add a 16-ounce container of sour cream, 1 cup finely shredded Colby or sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup real bacon bits, and 1 thinly sliced scallion. Beat as directed above.
- Green Mashed Potatoes: Prepare mashed potatoes as above then add two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach that have been thawed, drained, and squeezed dry. Beat as directed above.
- Plus, if you liked this easy mashed potatoes recipe, check out our free eCookbook, Quick & Easy Potato Recipes: 30 Scrumptious Recipes for Breakfast Potatoes, Potato Side Dishes & More. We're sure you're going to love these Super Easy Mashed Potato Recipes!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 5
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 328
- Calories from Fat 171
- Total Fat 19g 29 %
- Saturated Fat 12g 60 %
- Trans Fat 0.8g 0 %
- Protein 4.5g 9 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 50mg 17 %
- Sodium 671mg 28 %
- Total Carbohydrates 36g 12 %
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22 %
- Sugars 3.4g 0 %
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wgrucza 7051711
Nov 15, 2015
The cheddar potatoes recipe calls for 1and 1/2
wgrucza 7051711
Nov 15, 2015
Sorry, it calls for one and a half cups of heavy cream. It seems like a lot of liquid. I am no great cook so I was just curious before I make them.
Test Kitchen Team
Nov 16, 2015
Hello! The heavy cream is poured over the cheese and baked until golden brown. If you feel a little nervous about using that much heavy cream, you can try this dish with just 3/4 cup of heavy cream. The result is a cheesy, creamy potato casserole that's delicious!
dearcat
Aug 30, 2015
The secret to excellent mashed potatoes that are creamy is to use canned (Evaporated) milk. Plain mile tends to water them down. I am 79 and have made these for many years as my mother before me. They are tried and true.
curious1
Nov 04, 2014
My mama always told me if you can't say something nice about something; keep it to yourself
beachsquirrel 8716 971
Nov 21, 2013
Green mashed potatoes? They taste okay but look really disgusting!
deborahldippold56 1140363
Jan 28, 2013
To make it healthier, use cauliflower instead of potatoes!
linkenclark 780747 3
Aug 23, 2012
To make them even better, add cream cheese in the same amount as the butter. Yummie!
Suzanne0512
Mar 23, 2011
This recipe is for WHIPPED potatoes - not mashed! And always, always warm your milk prior to adding it. Classic mashed potatoes are made via an old fashioned potato masher -gives a totally different consistency.
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