Here’s a classic, creamy, and buttery Mashed Potatoes recipe 🥔—fluffy, smooth, and perfect as a side for any meal.
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter
- 1/2–3/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 cloves garlic (for roasted or boiled garlic flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel potatoes and cut into evenly sized chunks.
- Place in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water.
2️⃣ Boil
- Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
3️⃣ Drain & Mash
- Drain completely and return to the pot.
- Mash with a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
4️⃣ Add Butter & Milk
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Gradually add warm milk or cream to reach desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve immediately, optionally with a pat of butter on top.
💡 Tips
- Extra creamy: Use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- Garlic flavor: Boil or roast garlic with the potatoes and mash it in.
- Don’t overmix: Overworking can make potatoes gluey.
- Make ahead: Prepare, then cover and reheat with a splash of milk or cream.
If you want, I can also give a loaded mashed potatoes version with cheese, bacon, and green onions—super indulgent and perfect for holidays. Do you want that version?
