These are the BEST Mashed Potatoes! They're creamy, light, fluffy, and so easy to make! All you need is four simple ingredients to make this classic homemade favorite.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best mashed potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
3poundsrusset potatoes, washed, peeled, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 1/2tablespoonstable salt
6tablespoonsbutter, cubed, room temperature
1cupwhole or 2% milk (or half-and-half), warm
Instructions
Place potatoes in a 3 quart pot and cover with cold water 1 inch above the potatoes (about 5-6 cups).
Bring water to a boil over high heat, add salt, and reduce heat to medium and cook at a low boil for 12-15 minutes until potatoes can easily be poked with a fork without resistance. Drain very well in a colander, place back in the hot pot (heat turned off) and allow excess water to steam off potatoes for 2-3 minutes.
Add room temperature butter and warm milk. Mash the potatoes while mixing in the milk and butter either using a hand masher, electric hand mixer, or electric stand mixer at a low speed (do NOT use a blender or food processor). Mash until smooth and creamy.
Place in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cracked pepper, chopped parsley, and extra butter.