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Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe yields perfectly smooth and flavorful mashed potatoes every time. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll have a delicious side dish that complements any meal.

 

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. Prep the Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes under cool water. You can peel the potatoes or leave the skins on, depending on your preference. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a pot of cold water. Add ½ teaspoon salt to the water.
  2. Boil the Potatoes: Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 12-15 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a fork, but not falling apart. Transfer potatoes to a colander and drain well.
  3. Dry the Potatoes: Immediately return the drained potatoes to the empty hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any extra moisture.
  4. Mash the Potatoes: Add the butter pieces to the potatoes in the pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
  5. Add Milk and Seasonings: Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and half of the warm milk. Stir. Then stir in the remaining milk, plus more if needed to reach your desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve.

Notes

  • Potato Choice: Choose either Russet potatoes (lighter and fluffier) or Yukon gold potatoes (richer and creamier). You can also use a mix of both!
  • Make Ahead: You can make this recipe up to two hours ahead and keep the potatoes warm in a slow cooker on the warm setting.
  • Reheating: To reheat in the oven, stir a bit of milk into the potatoes, put them in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F until hot (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally. To reheat in the microwave, microwave on high power, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add more milk as needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 250kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://cookesrecipes.com/easy-creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe/