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.
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.
How To Make Mashed Potatoes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add Ingredients: Beat in the sour cream, cream cheese, grated onion, and heavy cream.
- Add Spices: Finally, add in the spices and beat to combine.
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.
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The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Yield: 10 servings
Description
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
- 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.
- Potatoes: Any type of potato works in this recipe. I prefer to use russet potatoes.
- Sour Cream: For best results, use full-fat sour cream.
- Cream Cheese: For best results, use block-style cream cheese.
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