How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes
Fool-proof mashed potatoes that are fluffy, creamy and rich. They are smothered in butter and cream and truly as good as it gets, making them perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 1/3 cup heavy cream quality cream without carrageenan
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) Kerrygold butter
- 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon sea salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Peel and quarter potatoes and place them in a large pot. Fill with enough cold water to cover the top of the potatoes by 1". Add one tablespoon of salt and add smashed garlic cloves.
- Bring water to a boil and cook uncovered about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain potatoes into a strainer. In the empty pot, add in butter and pour in 1 cup of cream. Heat over medium-low until butter just melts (don't let it come to a boil). Add the potatoes back into the pot.
- Mash potatoes by hand or using a hand mixer until desired consistency is reached, adding in remaining cream (unless you like sturdier mashed potatoes).
- If using cheese, add it in and mix into the creamy potatoes until melted through.
- Season with salt and pepper, tasting to adjust. Serve hot with extra pats of butter on top for presentation.
Notes
Make-Ahead and Reheat Instructions
Make your mashed potatoes ahead, transfer them into a large bowl and let them cool about 30 minutes. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 days ahead.
Crock-Pot Reheating Instructions:
Transfer potatoes into a crock pot. Add a splash of milk. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until hot, stirring every 20 minutes.
Microwave Reheating Instructions: Remove plastic wrap. Heat at 75% power and cook until warmed through, stirring every 2 minutes.
Oven Reheating Instructions: Transfer mashed potatoes to a baking dish and spread into an even layer. Cover with foil and heat in a 350 degree pre-heated oven for 45 minutes or until hot. Stir every 20 minutes and remove foil half way through cooking.
Instant Pot Reheating Instructions: Transfer mashed potatoes into the Instant Pot. Select the WARM setting and cook for about 1 hour covered. Or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g