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A black pot filled with Grandma's mashed Potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley.

Grandma's Mashed Potatoes

Chef Jenn
Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes are the definition of creamy, buttery perfection. Made with real butter, milk, and a touch of love, these mashed potatoes are smooth, rich, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for holidays or any meal that needs a cozy, homemade touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into even chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into uniform chunks to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Place the potatoes and smashed garlic cloves in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  • Mash the potatoes using a potato ricer for the smoothest consistency.
  • Warm the butter, milk, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese over low heat until melted and well combined.
  • Pour the warm butter mixture into the mashed potatoes, stirring until incorporated.
  • Stir in the sour cream until fully blended and smooth.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately with extra butter if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Yukon Gold or russet potatoes create the best texture—avoid waxy varieties.
  • Let the drained potatoes sit in the warm pot for a minute to eliminate extra moisture.
  • A potato ricer or food mill ensures smooth mashed potatoes without making them sticky.
  • Avoid overmixing to prevent a gummy consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 1012mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Comfort food, creamy mashed potatoes, Grandma’s mashed potatoes
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