Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. These creamy mashed potatoes are my go-to recipe for family dinners and holidays alike, with a foolproof method and just enough cream cheese to make them irresistible. Makes 8-10 servings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 324kcal
Equipment
- small stock pot
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
- 8-9 Russet Potatoes
- 1 stick butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼-½ cup milk adjust if needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep. Fill pot with 2 quarts of water and place on medium high heat. Place butter and cream cheese in large mixing bowl and allow to soften.
- Peel and cook potatoes. While water heats, wash and peel potatoes. Slice in half, lengthwise, and place in pot to boil. Cook until potatoes become soft and tender.
- Mix. Drain water and add potatoes to butter and cream cheese. With a hand mixer, mix until potatoes are mashed and combined well with butter and cream cheese.
- Add milk. Add ¼ cup of milk, salt and pepper, and continue to mix until potatoes are fluffy and creamy. Add the remaining milk if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Serve. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Add bacon, cheese, chives, and/or cheese before serving.
- You can fix these a few hours in advance. Place in a slow cooker greased with butter and set on low to keep warm until serving. Add a little milk to keep the potatoes moist.
- Save any leftovers and make potato cakes or add to your favorite potato soup recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 922mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg