Description
This Best Mashed Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish—perfectly creamy, buttery, and seasoned just right. Whether you’re prepping for a quick dinner or a holiday feast, these mashed potatoes bring silky texture and unbeatable flavor to the table. Ideal for easy dinner ideas, holiday spreads, or hearty food ideas that warm the soul.
Ingredients
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt (for seasoning after mashing)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel 3 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
2. Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender, 15–18 minutes.
3. While potatoes boil, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk in a small saucepan until warm.
4. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Cook on low for 1–2 minutes to evaporate moisture.
5. Mash potatoes with a masher or ricer. Add 1/2 cup butter and stir until melted.
6. Pour in warm cream and milk mixture, mix until smooth.
7. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir gently to combine.
8. Serve warm with fresh thyme on top and an extra drizzle of melted butter.
Notes
Warm the dairy before mixing to avoid cooling the potatoes.
Use a ricer for the smoothest texture.
Add roasted garlic or chives for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil and Mash
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: best mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, holiday sides, comfort food, easy mashed potatoes