How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes
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!
Servings: 6 yields
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Potatoes Yukon gold
- 6 Tbsp Butter softened
- ½ cup Milk warm
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to a plate/bowl, sprinkle some chopped chives and serve hot or warm.
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Notes
- Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg