Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes are a staple side dish, and with this recipe, you can be sure that they turn out perfect every single time. This mashed potatoes recipe is creamy, perfectly seasoned, and amazing.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and quartered
- 3/4 cup milk (I used skim, but a higher fat milk can be used)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a large stock pot. Fill with water and cover so that there is an inch of water above to top of the potatoes. Salt the water and bring it to a boil. (Read here to make vegan mashed potatoes and other mashed potato variations.)
- Once at a roaring boil, add the salt. Boil, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until you are able to easily mash a potato with the back of a spoon. Drain the potatoes.
- Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Add in butter first so the hot potatoes can melt it. Then add in the milk. Using a hand mixer, blend the potatoes until smooth.
- Add half the amount of salt, garlic powder, and black pepper listed. Taste and add more until it is the taste you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg