Description
This Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe offers creamy, smooth, and flavorful homemade mashed potatoes made from a mix of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes, blended perfectly with garlic, butter, milk, and optional sour cream. Ideal as a comforting side dish for Thanksgiving or any meal, it’s easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Garlic
- 3 pounds potatoes (russet potatoes, Yukon Golds, or a mix, peeled and cut into large chunks)
- 3 garlic cloves
Dairy and Seasoning
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, plus more for serving)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt (plus more for the cooking water)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ to ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes and Garlic: Place the peeled and chunked potatoes along with the garlic cloves into a large pot. Cover them with cold water by about an inch and add a tablespoon of salt to season the water.
- Cook the Potatoes: Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and gently boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and soft enough for mashing. Drain the potatoes and garlic well, then return them to the pot.
- Mash the Potatoes and Add Ingredients: Begin mashing the potatoes and garlic using a potato masher. When partially mashed, add the butter, whole milk, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Continue mashing until the potatoes have reached your preferred smooth consistency. If desired, fold in the sour cream with a spatula or wooden spoon to add extra creaminess.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the mashed potatoes hot, topped with additional butter and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives for garnish.
Notes
- These are the best homemade mashed potatoes, smooth and full of rich flavor.
- Serve with butter and chives or top with savory mushroom gravy for an extra layer of flavor.
- This recipe makes a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any comforting meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
