The BEST Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a big, buttery spoonful of mashed potatoes. Creamy, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth good, this easy mashed potatoes recipe is your new go-to side for everything from Thanksgiving feasts to weeknight comfort dinners.
Ingredients
- 10 small-to-medium Russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- Water to boil
- ½ tablespoon salt for boiling
- 5 tablespoons salted butter for mashing
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons salted butter for topping
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Dried parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop your potatoes into even-sized chunks.
- Add potatoes to a large pot, cover with water, and add the salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for 5 minutes to remove extra moisture.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add butter and cream. Beat with a mixer on low until smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper. Scoop into a serving dish and top with the remaining butter. Sprinkle parsley if desired.
Notes
Russet potatoes give that classic fluffiness. Letting them rest after draining keeps them from getting gluey. A potato masher works if you don’t have a mixer. Avoid overmixing for best texture.