Creamy White Mashed Potatoes
Creamy White Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—smooth, buttery, and rich with just the right amount of fluff. Perfect as a side dish for any occasion, these potatoes are easy to make and endlessly customizable for your favorite flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled, Mashed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs white or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream (warmed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Optional: 1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese
Instructions
- Place peeled, chopped potatoes (and optional garlic cloves) in a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.
- Return potatoes to the pot and let sit for 1–2 minutes to steam dry.
- Mash using a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer until smooth.
- Add butter and warmed milk or cream. Stir until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sour cream or cream cheese if using.
- Serve warm with an extra pat of butter or garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra smooth texture, use a ricer instead of a masher.
- Do not overmix to avoid gluey potatoes.
- Add chopped fresh herbs or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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