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Mashed Potatoes Indulge in a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, topped with a rich pat of butter that gently melts into the smooth, fluffy texture. Lightly seasoned with black pepper and finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this comforting dish is the perfect side to any meal.

The BEST Mashed Potatoes

These creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal or holiday celebration, delivering rich flavor and a velvety smooth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 254
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon gold or Russet potatoes about 8 medium Yukon gold or 4 medium Russet
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 4 pieces, plus more if desired, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup whole milk warmed, plus more as needed

Method
 

  1. Scrub the potatoes under cool water. Peel the potatoes if desired, or leave the skins on for added texture. prep
  2. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a pot of cold water, adding ½ teaspoon salt to the water. prep
  3. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a fork, but not falling apart. prep
  4. Immediately return the drained potatoes to the hot pot. Let them rest in the pot for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any extra moisture. finish
  5. Add the butter pieces to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher. mix
  6. Stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and half of the warm milk. Gradually add the remaining milk, adjusting the amount for your preferred creaminess. mix

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 985mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These mashed potatoes are perfect for holiday dinners or any comfort meal. Yukon gold potatoes are especially flavorful and create a creamy, rich texture, while the butter and milk enhance their natural flavor.

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