This easy recipe makes the best mashed potatoes that are creamy and buttery. Mashed potatoes are one of my absolute favorite side dishes, so finding the quickest and most delicious recipe was a must have for me. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, establishing a signature mashed potato recipe is crucial! Trust me, with just a few ingredients, you can make this super easy side dish!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings amount: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs potatoes (about 8 Yukon gold or 4 Russet)
• 4-8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp (divide by tbsp)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup room temp milk, add more if needed

Begin by washing and peeling each potato (optional, I prefer to peel but you don’t have to. Wash regardless). Cut each potato into 1 inch pieces. Add into a pot of cold water, along with 1 tsp of salt. Bring the water to a boil and boil for 12-15 minutes. Make sure the potatoes are very tender.

Drain the water and add the potatoes back into the pot. Let the potatoes rest for a couple minutes before continuing to allow any extra moisture to evaporate. Add the butter to the pot and use a potato masher to mix. I recommend only adding 4 tbsp and adding more as needed.

Add more salt and pepper to taste, as well as the milk. Mix together well. Continue to add more milk or butter as needed. Serve!

Additionally: to make the potatoes extra creamy, you may opt out of the milk for half and half or heavy cream. You can also add 4 oz of softened cream cheese per 3 lbs. For a tangy flavor, add 2 tbsp of sour cream (more as needed). For a garlic flavor, add 1/2 tsp garlic powder (more as needed). Lastly, garnish with chives, parsley, thyme, green onions, or bacon bits!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 254kcal Carbohydrates: 41g Protein: 5g Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 22mg Sodium: 411mg Potassium: 985mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 271iu Vitamin C: 45mg Calcium: 53mg Iron: 2mg