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mashed potatoes in bowl with melted butter + spoon

Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe

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5 from 8 reviews

Discover the secret to ultra-creamy mashed potatoes! This easy recipe delivers buttery, smooth perfection every time. 

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (red skins work just as well)
  • 1 stick butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 C milk

Instructions

  1. Cut potatoes and place in stock pot (can leave skin on or peel depending on your personal preference) and cover with cold water making sure you have about 3 inches water over top of potatoes.
  2. Boil until potato slides off fork when inserted.
  3. Drain and transfer to mixing bowl.
  4. Using a hand mixer, mix potatoes till roughly mixed.
  5. Add 1/2 stick butter and cream cheese and continue mixing.
  6. Add milk a 1/4 cup at a time while continuing to mix until potatoes reach the desired consistency.
  7. Slice remaining butter in 1/4" "pats" and place on top of potatoes.
  8. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Enjoy!!!
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cup
  • Calories: 182
  • Sugar: 1.9 g
  • Sodium: 214 mg
  • Fat: 11.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.5 g
  • Protein: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.7 mg

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