Best Mashed Potatoes

Ultra creamy and smooth with no lumps, this Best Mashed Potatoes recipe is the ultimate guide to homemade restaurant-quality mashed potatoes made the easy way!

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine American, British, Canadian, Dairy-free, Holiday

Keyword Best Mashed Potatoes, Easy Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 412kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Equipment

Ingredients

6 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes or any white or yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters or eighths
3 teaspoons salt
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup half and half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
butter, salt and pepper for serving

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add the peeled and cut potatoes to a large pot and add water just until the potatoes are covered.
Add the sea salt and whole garlic cloves and bring to a boil over high heat.
Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium-high so the water reaches a simmer. Continue simmering until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
Right before the potatoes are finished cooking, add the butter and the half and half to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on 50% power until the mixture is warm and the butter is melted.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and rice the potatoes with a potato ricer, adding them back into the pot after you push them through the potato ricer (the pot should be off the heat). If you don't have a potato ricer, use a potato masher and mash gently, just until smooth.
Add the warm butter and cream mixture to the pot with the potatoes, along with the sea salt and pepper. Stir just until everything is combined
Serve immediately while hot. Add a little bit of butter on top with some freshly cracked pepper for serving (and more salt, if desired).

Notes

Storage Instructions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Freezer Instructions

Freeze leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Make Ahead Instructions

Because of the nature of this dish and the importance of serving it when fresh, we don't recommend making it ahead of time. However, if you must make it ahead of time a great way to keep them warm is in the CrockPot or slow cooker on the "Keep Warm" setting. This is a great trick for holiday meals or when you're hosting a big crowd for dinner.

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