Learning how to make the best-mashed potatoes is a must, especially during the holiday season. Butter, milk, and heavy cream make them extra creamy and silky, while garlic powder and minced onion infuse them with amazing flavor.
Can I Make Mashed Potatoes With An Electric Mixer?
If you want to make your mashed potatoes extra fluffy and light, you can use an electric mixer but this is not a must. Some people like a little texture in their mashed potatoes and that’s ok. Using a mixer will make them smoother.
How Can I Make My Mashed Potatoes Lighter?
To reduce the amount of calories in your mashed potatoes, use skim milk, less butter, and half and half instead of heavy cream. The consistency will be different. They will be less creamy but taste great all the same.
Tips for the Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes:
- If you like some texture in your mashed potatoes, don’t mash them until smooth.
- If you like very smooth mashed potatoes, use a mixer to incorporate the creamy mixture into the mashed potatoes.

Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Follow this recipe to make the best, creamiest mashed potatoes ever!
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Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp salt (plus more to cook the potatoes)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cubed potatoes until easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes, drain and return to the pot.
- Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes until no lumps remain.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, remove from heat, and mix in the milk, heavy cream, dried minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the creamy mixture into the mashed potatoes and stir until the potatoes are creamy and smooth. Add more milk if needed.
- Taste the mashed potatoes and add more salt if needed. Serve with an extra pat of butter and freshly chopped parsley on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg