Mashed Potatoes

These smooth and creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes are a classic side dish nobody can pass up!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mashed potatoes, potatoes

Servings: servings

Calories: 263.81kcal

Place the peeled and cubed mashed potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
Bring the potatoes to a boil, then turn the burner to medium-low heat.
Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until very tender with a fork.
Drain the potatoes and then place the saucepan back on the warm burner for a couple minutes. This will help the remaining water evaporate, so you don't have watery potatoes.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Add the softened butter and hot milk or cream.
Stir well and serve warm.

To Make Gravy

In a small bowl, make you thickener by combining 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup cornstarch; set aside.
Add 2 cups of warm drippings or broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
Pour a little bit of the thickener into the broth and whisk.
Continue to add a little thickener at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve warm with mashed potatoes.