The Best Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the quintessential Southern side. This recipe will show you how to make the best fluffy mashed potatoes using only basic ingredients.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pounds potatoes Russet is best
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter cut into ½ Tablespoon slices
- 1 cup milk any kind will do
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into 2" pieces. Rinse potatoes in a pot to get excess starch off.
- Cover potatoes in water so all potatoes are submerged. Salt the water. Bring potatoes to a boil.
- Continue cooking uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well.
- Add butter to the potatoes. Using a hand mixer, beat until butter is fully melted. Gently add milk and continue mixing until the potatoes have reached your preferred consistency. Feel free to add more milk or butter if you want creamier potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
To store: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Mashed potatoes will stay fresh for 3-4 days.
To reheat: Leftover mashed potatoes are best heated in a saucepan over medium to medium-low heat. Add a splash of milk to loosen the potatoes and heat until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg