Better-Than-Mom’s Mashed Potatoes Recipe is the Ultimate Comfort Food
These spuds are super creamy and buttery, thanks to a secret ingredient
When it comes to side dishes, a big bowl of mashed potatoes reigns supreme. And this better-than-mom’s mashed potatoes recipe is by far the best version we’ve ever made. These smashed spuds are rich and creamy, super buttery, oh-so fluffy, and full of delicious flavor, thanks to a special ingredient. The secret? Half-and-half! It adds the perfect amount of depth and richness. After mashing, top the potatoes with a pat of butter and some chives right before you put them on the table — and then just wait for the compliments to roll in. Your whole family will be crazy about this recipe, guaranteed.
Best of all, these mashed potatoes are easy to make — watch our video and see for yourself. Go ahead and add them to your dinner rotation. Our better-than-mom’s-mashed potatoes recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner and impressive enough for a holiday feast. They’re a winner whenever you serve them!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs. russet or Idaho baking potatoes
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 6 Tbs. (3⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp.
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh chive sprigs and butter pat (optional)
Instructions
PrintPeel potatoes and cut into 1" chunks. In pot, mix potatoes and enough lightly salted water to cover by 1". Cover; over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, until potatoes are fork tender, 15-20 min. Drain completely.
Return potatoes to pot. Using potato masher or electric mixer, mash potatoes, gradually adding half-and-half and 6 Tbs. butter until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. If desired, top with chives and pat of butter.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15 gram
- Protein: 5 gram
- Carbohydrate: 41 gram
- Fiber: 3 gram
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
- Sugar: 2 gram
- Sodium: 210 mg
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