Mashed Potatoes - Ultra Smooth and Creamy
An easy mashed potatoes recipe that will wow all your guests.
Servings 4 people
Calories 295kcal
Cost $10
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes medium size
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 cup half and half or whole milk
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
First step
- peel the potatoes, cut in similar sizes, rinse in cold water
- transfer into a pot, add water and salt, cover the pot and bring to a boil
- once it starts boiling, slightly uncover the pot and boil at medium high heat
- when the potatoes are cooked (a knife should go in and out easily), drain the potatoes
Second step
- while the potatoes are boiling, cut the butter and cream cheese in smaller pieces. It helps during the mashing process
Third step
- return the drained potatoes into the pot and set the heat on medium low
- let the potatoes dry out for about a minute then start mashing until you get the desired texture
- add some salt and black pepper
- add the butter and mash again (the butter should melt easily because of the heat)
- add the cream cheese and mash
- now use a spatula to stir and better combine all the ingredients
- add 1/4 cup of warmed half and half (or whole milk, your preference) and stir gently to combine everything
- Do a taste check and add more salt if needed.It's ready to be served. Enjoy
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Notes
Picking your potatoes : choose either Idaho or Gold. They work best for this recipe in my opinion.
Milk: I prefer half and half but whole milk works fine too.