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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner and this recipe is creamy, buttery, and fluffy, just like grandma used to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed potatoes, potato dish, potato recipes, potatoes
Servings: 12
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Ingredients

  • 6 medium russet potatoes about 2 pounds, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

Notes

Make sure you cut your potatoes into uniform pieces so they’re all done cooking at the same time.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg