Real Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, comforting, and made entirely from scratch, this recipe for Real Homemade Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, warm whole milk, and just the right touch of seasoning, these mashed potatoes are irresistibly fluffy and flavorful. The optional addition of minced or roasted garlic infuses each bite with a subtle, savory depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve these velvety mashed potatoes alongside your favorite mains, and watch them steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic (optional, minced or roasted)
Instructions
Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into roughly 2-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 to 2 inches.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil.
Cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Test by piercing a chunk with a fork; it should slide in and out easily.
While the potatoes are cooking, warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat, being careful not to let it boil. Add the optional minced or roasted garlic to the milk at this stage for a hint of flavor.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit in the hot, dry pot for 1-2 minutes so excess moisture evaporates.
Add the unsalted butter to the pot. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until most lumps are gone.
Pour in the warm milk gradually, mashing and stirring until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the flavors if needed.
Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, garnished with additional butter or fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 349 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
