Very Best Mashed Potatoes
Fluffy and comforting, these mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish to accompany any meal. Made with Yukon gold potatoes, butter, and a hint of fresh herbs for extra flavor, these creamy mashed potatoes will melt in your mouth. Ready to elevate your dining experience, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a new family favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 large yukon potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3-4 tablespoons salted butter
- salt
- OPTIONAL: few sprigs fresh chives, minced (or other fresh herb)
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and place them in a large stockpot. Fill water to 1-inch above the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot, and cook for 15-20 minutes. Check for doneness by piercing a potato with a fork. Drain.
- Let potatoes cool. Process through potato ricer or use a potato masher.
- Stir in the butter and season with salt. Taste and adjust with additional salt and/or butter if needed. If the mashed potatoes isn't quite creamy enough, add more butter.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
4
Nutrition
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Fat Content: 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
- Cholesterol Content: 22 mg
- Sodium Content: 91 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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