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Best Mashed Potatoes


Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
These are The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes you'll ever make and super easy too! They're loaded with butter, milk, and cream and flavored with garlic and thyme and a touch of salt and pepper!

These are The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes you'll ever make and super easy too! They're loaded with butter, milk, and cream and flavored with garlic and thyme and a touch of salt and pepper!

Ingredients  

  • 4 lbs Russet or Yukon gold potatoes
  • 6 cloves minced garlic can do more if desired
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1-2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place in a large pot with the minced garlic.
    4 lbs Russet or Yukon gold potatoes, 6 cloves minced garlic
  • Add the fresh thyme sprigs to the pot with the potatoes and garlic.
    8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Add the cream and milk, making sure the potatoes are mostly covered but some peeking above the surface is fine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and stir occasionally until the potatoes are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. 
    3 cups heavy cream, 1-2 cups whole milk
  • Remove from the heat and discard the thyme stems, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until mostly smooth with slight lumps. Add in the butter, salt, and pepper and stir just until melted and combined.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • Top with more butter, salt, and pepper, and fresh herbs as desired for serving.
    additional salt and pepper to taste

Notes

  • Potatoes will have some lumps.
  • If you decide to add additional cream at the end, make sure it is room temperature so it doesn't cool the potatoes down.
  • For super smooth potatoes, run the potatoes through a ricer.
  • For whipped potatoes, transfer lightly mashed potato mixture to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on high for 4 to 5 minutes until whipped and smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1765IU | Vitamin C: 28.7mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 7.6mg

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