The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish. It's rich, buttery, velvety smooth, and packed with homemade flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and whipped to the perfect fluffy consistency, these mashed potatoes pair beautifully with pot roast, roasted chicken, turkey, steak, pork chops, and holiday dinners.
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Servings 8
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Stir in the tablespoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 18–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and let them sit in the colander for 2–3 minutes so excess moisture evaporates.
- Return the potatoes to the warm pot.
- Add the butter, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until mostly smooth.
- Slowly pour in the milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra pat of butter before serving.