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.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mashed potatoes, Potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 360kcal
Ingredients
3lbs.Russet PotatoesPeeled and diced into 1 inch cubes.
6tbsp.Salted Buttersoftened
2tsp. SaltPlus more to salt the water you boil potatoes in.
1tsp. Course Black Pepper
1 cupWhole Milk2% also works
1/2cupHeavy 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.