Mashed Potatoes
The most perfectly creamy mashed potatoes! This is the best mashed potato recipe to serve along side any meal whether it be a casual gathering or Thanksgiving or holiday party. Everyone RAVES about these potatoes!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 273kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot full of cold water, add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork tender. Drain the water from the potatoes. And return the potatoes to the pot.
- While the potatoes are cooking, In a small saucepan add the butter and half and half. Cook over medium low heat until butter has melted. Set aside.
- Using a potato masher start mashing the potatoes, slowly add the warm butter and milk mixture to the potatoes. Continue mashing until all of the potatoes are fully mashed and you’ve reached your desired consistency.
- Stir in the salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
Don't let the potatoes sit in water too long once they are done! They will go gummy when mixing. And don't over mix either or they'll go gummy!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
If you don't have half and half you can use part milk, part cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 5.9mg