Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Follow my guide on How to Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes for the best creamy mashed potatoes recipe you can make in 5 easy steps!

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 263kcal

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 5 Tablespoons of salt, then bring it back to a boil.
5 Tbsp. salt
Add diced potatoes to the water. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until fork-tender, but not mushy. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork.
2.5 lbs. potatoes
Drain the water from the pot when the potatoes are ready.
Using a hand mixer on low, whip the potatoes until they are crumbly.
Once crumbly, add half a stick of chopped butter and continue to mix until fully incorporated and the potatoes are creamy. While continuing to whip the potatoes, slowly pour in milk and season with salt and pepper.
½ stick butter, 2 cups whole milk, Salt & pepper for seasoning
Add in additional melted butter for taste and topped with chopped green onions, if desired. Give it a final mix with a spoon, then serve!
Chopped green onions for garnish, Additional melted butter for flavor

THE KEY TO CREAMY POTATOES: The key to creamy mashed potatoes is in the technique. Starting with the boiled potatoes and whipping them until fluffy, then slowly adding butter and milk, makes the creamiest potatoes.
IN THE OVEN: For a make-ahead mashed potatoes recipe you can prepare in the oven, follow the directions above. Whisk an egg and brush it on top before baking. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly toasted.
You can use a hand mixer to make these mashed potatoes, but for the ultimate experience, pass the potatoes through a potato ricer!