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    The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    Welcome to day 4 of Turkey Week where I'm sharing what I believe are the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have. Countless family and friends rave about these mashed potatoes every time I make them.

    These Mashed Potatoes Are:

    • Creamy
    • Buttery
    • Fluffy
    • Incredibly flavorful
    • Addicting

    The Secret To The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

    These few tricks will ensure the creamiest mashed potatoes that you will ever have.

    • Sour Cream: The sour cream helps keep the mashed potatoes fluffy.
    • Cream Cheese: Adding the cream cheese creates smoothness.
    • Type of Whisk: Using the whisk attachment for your mixer is key to getting the creamiest mashed potatoes.
    • High Speed: Though we start off slow, we increase to higher speed to get air into the mashed potatoes with helps whip and create the creaminess.
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes

    • Potatoes: You can use any type of potatoes that you prefer, though I stick to russet potatoes. You need about 5 pounds.
    • Butter: Butter is a classic mashed potato ingredient. There is an entire stick (1/2 cup) in this recipe.
    • Grated Onion: This helps keep the mashed potatoes creamy while providing key flavor.
    • Sour Cream: The sour cream helps keep the mashed potatoes fluffy.
    • Cream Cheese: This adds a bit of creaminess without being too overpowering.
    • Heavy Cream: Increases the creaminess and helps thin out the potatoes a bit.
    • Dried Parsley & Garlic Powder: Both add flavor.
    • Salt & White Pepper: With potatoes, salt and pepper are always needed but white pepper adds a unique flavor.
    • There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    • There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!
    • There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    How To Make Mashed Potatoes

    1. Clean, Peel & Chop Potatoes: Even though we're peeling the potatoes, give them a quick rinse and scrub to remove the excess dirt. Then, peel the potatoes and chop them in like-size pieces for even cooking.
    2. Cook the Potatoes: Into a large pot, like this dutch pot, add the potatoes, just enough water and salt. You will bring it up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the potatoes are soft.
    3. Whisk the Potatoes: Into a large bowl, add the butter and cooked potatoes. On low speed, increasing to high speed, beat the potatoes until completely broken down.
    4. Add Ingredients: Beat in the sour cream, cream cheese, grated onion, and heavy cream.
    5. Add Spices: Finally, add in the spices and beat to combine.
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    Turkey Week

    This recipe is part of Turkey Week, the first of an annual tradition where I share 5 new recipes just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.

    More Thanksgiving Recipes

    • Brown Butter Garlic Mushrooms
    • Cranberry Sauce
    • Herbed Stuffing
    • Creamy Green Bean Casserole
    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Yield: 10 servings
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    There's nothing complicated about this mashed potatoes recipe. They have incredible flavor and extra creamy thanks to a few key ingredients. These are truly the best mashed potatoes that you will ever have!

    Ingredients

    • 5 pounds russet potatoes, washed, peeled & chopped
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
    • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
    • 4 ounces block-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup grated sweet onion, about 1/2 medium onion
    • 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
    • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Place the potatoes in a large pot or dutch oven and cover them completely with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. The best way to check is to poke with a fork, the potato should break apart easily.
    • Add the potatoes and butter to a large bowl of a stand mixer. With the whisk attachment, beat on low speed and increase to high speed until the potatoes are completely mashed— scraping down the sides and bottom as needed.
    • Add in the remaining ingredients and beat on high until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
    • Place the mashed potatoes in a serving dish and garnish with parsley, if desired.

    Notes

    1. Make Ahead Instructions: This recipe can be made up to 3 days in advance. When ready to eat, heat in the microwave or in the oven until warm.
    2. Potatoes: Any type of potato works in this recipe. I prefer to use russet potatoes.
    3. Sour Cream: For best results, use full-fat sour cream.
    4. Cream Cheese: For best results, use block-style cream cheese.
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