Description
Learn how to make the Best Ever Mashed Potatoes with this easy and delicious recipe. Creamy, buttery, and full of flavor, these mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional garnish: chives, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and boil until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the water, return the potatoes to the pot, add remaining ingredients, and mash to desired consistency.
- Serve: Top with chives if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- I prefer my potatoes a little chunky, but mash to your liking.
- To make ahead, prepare, refrigerate, and reheat in a slow cooker on low with milk added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
