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Quick and easy creamy mashed potatoes recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop. Loaded with butter and heavy cream to create silky smooth texture.
This creamy mashed potatoes recipe is one of my all-time favorites and a side I go to for almost every party or big meal we host! They are just as good as my One Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe.
I love that I can add in different ingredients to make them the best mashed potatoes around. They are super easy, silky smooth take little time and are so creamy and delicious. They are also great MAKE AHEAD mashed potatoes for parties and potlucks.
TIPS for the best mashed potatoes recipe
- Use UNSALTED butter or else these potatoes will become very salty.
- You must use Russet potatoes because I believe they create the best mashed potato texture.
- This recipe can easily be DOUBLED or TRIPLED to serve a larger crowd.
- On the day that you are serving this, you can also make this creamy mashed potatoes recipe ahead of time and keep it covered in a warm oven or transfer them in a crockpot to keep them warm until you’re ready to serve!
- The potatoes must be cooked whole . DO NOT chop them!
- This is NOT the low fat creamy mashed potatoes recipe – use butter because it gives this recipe flavor and adds creaminess to.
- Also, only soften the butter. DO NOT not melt it because that really deteriorates the creamy texture of these mashed potatoes and makes them very “mushy” and “gooey”
- You must use warm milk because it also allows everything to blend together more smoothly.
Flavor VARIATIONS for Homemade Mashed Potatoes
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes to make amashed potato casserole .
- Forgarlic creamy mashed potatoes, roast the garlic first and mix that into the boiled potatoes.
- Forcreamy cheesy mashed potatoes, add 1 cup of your favorite cheese (ricotta, feta, cream cheese, cheddar e.t.c.).
- For spicy kick, add 1 finely chopped jalapeno or you can add 1-2 tsp red chili flakes. Adjust the spice factor, based on your preference.
How to make mashed potatoes?
- Peel and boil potatoes.
- Whip them while adding milk and heavy cream.
- Add butter, salt, pepper and whip until smooth.
I have also made this smooth, creamy mashed potato recipe with:
- Half and half
- Heavy cream
- Evaporated milk
- Without cream
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
However, my recipe below is no fail and family-approved and people always ask for the recipe.
Other Side Dishes
- One Pot Creamy Grape Salad
- One Pot Homemade Brown Gravy
- One Pot Boiled Corn on the Cob
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Creamy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (One Pot)
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 35 minutes mins
Quick and easy creamy mashed potatoes recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop. Loaded with butter and heavy cream to create silky smooth texture.
Yield: 5 People
Ingredients
- 12 Russet potatoes, Peeled
- 3/4 cup Milk, Whole, Warm
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream, Warm
- 3/4 cup Butter, Unsalted
- Salt, To taste
- Pepper, To taste
- 2 tbsp Garnish, E.g. Parsley, chives, basil, cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot, add the peeled potatoes and boil them on medium high heat until they are soft.
Tip: You will know it's time to remove the stockpot from heat when the center of potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork.
Drain water and place potatoes in the same pot.
Whip them, while adding milk and heavy cream.
Finally, add butter, salt and pepper and whip until fluffy.
Garnish with finely chopped parsely, chives, cilantro, basil e.t.c and enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal, Carbohydrates: 94g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 293mg, Potassium: 2206mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1260IU, Vitamin C: 29.1mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 4.4mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 752
Author: Abeer
Happy cooking everyone!
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posted March 14, 2018 by Abeer Rizvi //14 Comments
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14 comments on “Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe (One Pot)”
Amanda —May 3, 2018 @ 3:06 pm Reply
Well done this recipe looks so easy and fantastic!
Jen —May 3, 2018 @ 4:21 pm Reply
These look so creamy and delicious! I’d call this one a winner!
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish —May 3, 2018 @ 6:34 pm Reply
I love all of your tip and flavor suggestions! I want to try them all! Nothing compares to a great mashed potatoes.
Jacque Hastert —May 3, 2018 @ 9:55 pm Reply
The only way to make mashed potatoes! They come out so creamy!
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling —May 4, 2018 @ 8:02 am Reply
You can’t beat amazing mashed potatoes! These look delicious!
Meghan —May 4, 2018 @ 8:47 am Reply
Creamy mashed potatoes are a must on my dinner menu every week! YUM!
Nicole —October 25, 2018 @ 12:34 pm Reply
What can be used instead of the heavy cream and whole milk to cut down the calories?
Abeer Rizvi —October 29, 2018 @ 2:15 am Reply
You can use low fat milk, half and half but I don’t think it would be as creamy.
Anita —November 17, 2021 @ 3:09 pm Reply
Don’t faint lol mayonnaise I was out of milk had 3 hungry kids so I used mayonnaise they said they were the best I never told them until they were moms themselves
Elle —October 1, 2019 @ 7:15 am Reply
When you say “whip” what are you using? Whisk? Hand held mixer?
Abeer Rizvi —October 3, 2019 @ 10:17 am Reply
I use a hand-held mixer.
Shannon —December 22, 2020 @ 3:09 pm Reply
I really want to try these with the melt in your mouth pot roast but I have never boiled potatoes hole before! Can anybody give me an idea of about how long these would need to boil?
Abeer Rizvi —June 1, 2022 @ 11:24 am Reply
It takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. They are ready when a fork can easily pierce through them.
