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Mashed potatoes in a bowl with butter.
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Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Experience the velvety goodness of these creamy mashed potatoes that promise to melt in your mouth. These whipped potatoes are perfect for any party and will surely make your guests rave!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European, Polish
Keyword: Best Mashed Potatoes,, Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 10
Calories: 146kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Potatoes Yukon gold or Russet, peeled
  • 10 cloves Garlic Peeled
  • 2-3 Butter Sticks, at room temperature but not melte
  • salt To taste
  • Black pepper To taste
  • Chives or parsley For garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes (cut potatoes in half if very large). Remove all the impurities with a paring knife. Place potatoes in a large pot, add 1 tbsp. salt and cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook partially covered until tender for 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes.
  • Drain well in a colander, shake it, and move to the bowl. Grab your potatos and squeeze the potatos with garlic.
  • Add softened butter and mix it gently with a spatula. Potatoes should be whipped and fluffy. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 10g | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg