Easy Classic Mashed Potato Recipe
This easy classic mashed potato recipe will deliver you fool proof success every time. The best mashed potatoes and gravy are easier than you think.
Servings 6
Calories 360kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Russet Potatoes Peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes.
- 6 tbsp. Salted Butter softened
- 2 tsp. Salt Plus more to salt the water you boil potatoes in.
- 1 tsp. Course Black Pepper
- 1 cup Whole Milk 2% also works
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Peel and cut your potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
- Put your potatoes in a large pot of cold and salted water. Your water should taste like the sea.
- Bring your potatoes to a boil and cook until fork tender. About 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and return to the hot pot.
- Using a potato masher, give the potatoes a rough mash then add in the butter, salt , pepper and cream. Slowly add the milk a quarter cup at a time making sure your potatoes don't get too loose. Some will soak up liquid differently than others so don't dump in all at once. Mash to desired consistency.
Notes
You can sub whole milk for 2%, but please note this is a holiday recipe not an everyday recipe. I'm aware the calories and fat are higher than most of my other recipes, but holidays are for celebrating and enjoying the best and that too is part of a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for being here.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g