Name: How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds 1.35kg Yukon gold Potatoes; 6 Tbsp 90g Butter, softened; 1/2 cup 120ml Milk, warm; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; Chives for garnish

How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes

By David | Nov 15, 2019August 19, 2024

4.50 from 10 votes

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Learn how to make the best mashed potatoes! With this easy recipe you will make creamy, buttery and super rich mashed potatoes. Perfect side dish for thanksgiving or Christmas. Your friends and family will love it!

A white plate filled with creamy mashed potatoes garnished with chopped chives and a sprinkle of black pepper, served on a wooden table with a fork and napkin beside it. Fresh green chives are visible in the background.

How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes

4.50 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 45

WORK TIME 15

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine World

Servings yields

Ingredients

3 pounds 1.35kg Yukon gold Potatoes
6 Tbsp 90g Butter, softened
½ cup 120ml Milk, warm
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Chives for garnish

Instructions

DIRECTIONS
1. Peel the potatoes and then cut into even sized chunks. Transfer potato chunks to a large pot, fill with water, season the water with 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes, until tender. Drain well.
2. Transfer to a large bowl. Mash the potatoes with potato masher, then gradually, add soften butter cubes, until all the butter incorporated. then, gradually add the milk, while still mashing, until incorporated. season with salt or other spices you like.
3. Transfer to a plate/bowl, sprinkle some chopped chives and serve hot or warm.
Notes:
- Best potatoes for mashed potatoes are Yukon gold or russet potatoes.
- Instead of milk you can use cream.