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Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for meat or poultry. This easy recipe is creamy, buttery and oh so good. This mashed potatoes recipe is a great Thanksgiving side dish too. Super easy and even has a secret ingredient to make this potato recipe extra creamy. Your family will definitely want seconds. Try this easy potato recipe. It is an easy side dish recipe.

The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

It's the creamiest, it's the dreamiest, it's the Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe and you are going to love it! Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish and they are so easy to make.

Course Side Dish / Vegetable, Vegetable, Vegetable / Side Dish
Keyword cheesy mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, loaded potatoes, mashed potatoes, potatoes, the best mashed potatoes recipe
Servings 6 servings
Author Melissa

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and diced evenly
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into small cubes. Place in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil.

  2. Boil until fork tender; about 15 minutes.

  3. Drain potatoes completely, making sure all water is drained.

  4. Pour potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add butter and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer to incorporate. 

    It's the creamiest, it's the dreamiest, it's the Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe and you are going to love it! Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish and they are so easy to make.

  5. Add in milk gradually until potatoes are smooth and creamy.

Recipe Notes

Ways To Take Your Mashed Potatoes To The Next Level

Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Mix in some roasted garlic with the potatoes. To roast garlic, slice off the top off garlic head to expose some of the cloves inside. Place on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in the foil. Roast about 30 minutes.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes - Add 1 cup cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and substitute 1/2 cup sour cream for the cream cheese. Top with fresh chopped chives.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes - Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese, or your favorite kind of cheese and mix together.

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes - Prepare any of these recipes 1-2 days in advance. Cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, drizzle with melted butter. Back at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.