The Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect mashed potatoes with this easy recipe. Creamy, fluffy, and packed with flavor, these mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that pairs well with any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 lbs Idaho potatoes (peeled or not)
Seasonings:
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher coarse or sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4–1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Additional:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4–1/2 cups cooking water from above cooking potatoes
- 3 tbsp sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place in a pot with enough cold water to cover.
- Add Seasonings: Add bay leaf, salt, dill weed, half the black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Drain Potatoes: Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water. Drain potatoes.
- Mash Potatoes: Return potatoes to the pot. Add butter, cream, sour cream, garlic powder, remaining seasonings, and some cooking water. Mash until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Add more cooking water if needed for desired consistency. Mash until smooth.
- Season and Serve: Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot, topped with butter.
Notes
- You can leave the potato skins on for added texture and nutrients.
- For extra richness, more butter or cream can be added.
- Adjust seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mashed Potatoes, Side Dish, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Thanksgiving, Christmas
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