Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes
For a guaranteed crowdpleaser with almost any home-cooked meal, master the art of creamy mashed potatoes with this recipe. Right up there with my Grandma's mac and cheese, they are among the ultimate side dishes that take any supper to the next level of comfort.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 371kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled if desired
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 6 Tablespoon Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon + 2 Tbsp salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings:
- Extra butter
- Chives
- Bacon crumbles
- Cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, if desired.
- Cut potatoes into large cubes and put them in a large pot with the chicken broth. Add enough water just to cover the potatoes and then about 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes pierce easily with a fork. Drain potatoes.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat the milk, butter and garlic in a small saucepan until the butter is melted. Keep warm.
- Place hot potatoes in a mixing bowl and use an electric mixer (hand mixer) to mix until smooth.
- Slowly add in milk and butter mixture, mayonnaise, the rest of the salt and pepper.
- Beat on low until everything is well incorporated. Turn up the speed and mix until fluffy.
- Top with more butter, chives, cheese and/or bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg