The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
Discover how to make The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes with our easy recipe. Perfectly creamy and flavorful—try it today!
- Author: Saylor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 1/4–1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (plus more for serving)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cook the Potatoes: Place potato chunks in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add milk and butter, then mash until smooth.
- Add the Egg: Stir in the egg until fully combined, adjusting with more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, topped with an extra pat of butter if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup (180g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg