Homemade Mashed Potatoes
There’s nothing more American than homemade mashed potatoes! Rich and creamy, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for your holiday table or smothered by a stew or pot roast.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste to taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel and quarter potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot with room for the water. Then, fill the pot with water until all of the potatoes are covered.
- Place on the stove on high heat until boiling, then turn down to medium and cover for 30 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
- When the potatoes are done cooking, carefully strain them into a colander. Then, add them to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, handheld beater, or stand mixer.
- Then, add in the butter, milk, sour cream, mayo, and garlic cloves. Mix well to combine.
Notes
If you are preparing these potatoes for a crowd, save your arm strength and use a stand mixer to whip these up a little quicker. Be careful not to overmix!
To prep the potatoes ahead of time, place peeled and chopped potatoes in a bowl or pot and cover with cool water. Keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours to prevent the potatoes from browning.
To keep mashed potatoes warm: Follow the recipe, then transfer the potatoes to a slow cooker. Place on warm until you are ready to serve. I've used this method to keep the potatoes warm for up to 3 hours at a time.
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
116
mg
5
%
Potassium
976
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
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