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