Name: Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5–3 lb potatoes (Russet for fluffy or Yukon Gold for velvety); 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2–3/4 cup milk or half and half, warmed; 1/4 cup sour cream (optional); 1–2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted (optional); Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped (optional)

Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Silky stovetop mashed potatoes made with Russet or Yukon Gold, warm dairy, and butter for a creamy, dependable side.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2.5–3 lb potatoes (Russet for fluffy or Yukon Gold for velvety)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1/2–3/4 cup milk or half and half, warmed

1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

1–2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted (optional)

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp chives, finely chopped (optional)

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Instructions

1. Simmer potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.

2. Drain, cover, and steam off moisture 5–10 minutes.

3. Warm dairy with butter until melted.

4. Mash potatoes, then fold in warmed dairy.

5. Add sour cream and season; garnish with chives.

Notes

Use Russet for fluffy texture; Yukon Gold for creamier mouthfeel.

Avoid over-mixing to prevent gumminess.

Reheat gently with a splash of warm milk or half and half.

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