{"id":15737,"date":"2021-02-23T16:50:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T23:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/?p=15737"},"modified":"2023-03-17T10:50:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T16:50:26","slug":"mashed-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mashed Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learn how to make <strong>Mashed Potatoes<\/strong> that are incredibly delicious creamy and buttery! These Classic Mashed Potatoes are made with a handful of ingredients, resulting in the most delicious, whipped and fluffy potatoes you&rsquo;ll ever try. You can&rsquo;t go wrong with my mom&rsquo;s version!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#Ingredient_Notes\">Ingredient Notes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#How_To_Make_The_Perfect_Mashed_Potatoes\">How To Make The Perfect Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#Tips\">Tips<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#Leftovers\">Leftovers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#More_Great_Recipes_To_Try\">More Great Recipes To Try<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#Mashed_Potatoes\">Recipe: Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><div class=\"toc-toggle-lt\" onclick=\"toggleViewMoreTOCLt(this)\" aria-label=\"Expand table of contents\"><button><span class=\"view-more\">View more<\/span><span class=\"view-less\" style=\"display:none\">View less<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-7.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed 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and of course I&rsquo;m biased when I say, they truly are the best mashed potatoes in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She&rsquo;s been making these all my life, so you know you can trust this recipe! Mashed potatoes really are my <strong>favorite<\/strong> side dish, no ifs and\/or buts about it. But this is the way my mom has been making these potatoes for years and it&rsquo;s a <strong>no fail<\/strong> recipe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-my-mom-s-mashed-potatoes-special\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_My_Moms_Mashed_Potatoes_Special\"><\/span>What Makes My Mom&rsquo;s Mashed Potatoes Special<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes my mom&rsquo;s recipe different? Well I&rsquo;m sure it&rsquo;s not much different than many of the mashed potatoes recipes out there, but it is a bit different than how I make mine, not so much in the ingredients, but the <strong>way<\/strong> we mash them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mom usually goes all out when she makes our Sunday suppers and her mashed potatoes are always light and fluffy and totally <strong><em>whipped<\/em><\/strong>. She always uses a mixer to whip them up. I&rsquo;m a bit lazier than her and I just use a potato masher. Granted, my mashed potatoes aren&rsquo;t as fluffy, but still good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredient-notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredient_Notes\"><\/span>Ingredient Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"overhead shot of ingredients needed to make mashed potatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-32374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-177x177.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-277x277.jpg 277w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-205x205.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-155x155.jpg 155w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-599x599.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients-240x240.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-ingredients.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Potatoes&nbsp;<\/strong>&ndash; I prefer Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet Potatoes. See &ldquo;FAQs &amp; Expert Tips&rdquo; for more info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt &amp; Pepper <\/strong>&ndash; I usually use white pepper, but black pepper works as well, especially if you like to see the black specks in the potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butter&nbsp;<\/strong>&ndash; I always use unsalted butter in most of my cooking and baking because this way I can control the amount of salt that goes in my food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Half and Half or Milk&nbsp;<\/strong>&ndash; My mom usually uses milk but if you would like these potatoes to be a bit creamier go with <strong>half and half cream<\/strong> which contains <strong>12 % fat<\/strong>. You can even go ahead and use <strong>heavy cream<\/strong> which usually contains <strong>38 % fat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-the-perfect-mashed-potatoes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_The_Perfect_Mashed_Potatoes\"><\/span>How To Make The Perfect Mashed Potatoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make mashed potatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-32373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-750x754.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-400x402.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-730x734.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-200x201.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-180x181.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-177x177.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-205x205.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-120x121.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-155x155.jpg 155w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-340x342.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-650x654.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots-240x241.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-process-shots.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare potatoes:&nbsp;<\/strong>Make sure all the potatoes are cut into equal size pieces so that they all cook at the same time. Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill it with cold water, enough to fully cover the potatoes. Add about 1 tsp of salt to the water and stir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boil potatoes:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drain and add the rest of ingredients:<\/strong>&nbsp;Drain the potatoes and add them to the bowl of your mixer. Mix the potatoes using the whisk attachment on medium until mashed. Add the butter, half and half, white pepper and a pinch of salt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix until smooth:<\/strong>&nbsp;Mix the potatoes until smooth and fluffy. Taste for salt and adjust to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This is a recipe for classic Mashed Potatoes, with a handful of ingredients that always results in the most delicious potatoes, totally whipped and fluffy. www.jocooks.com #mashedpotatoes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10.jpg\" alt=\"garlic paprika chicken drumsticks on a bed of mashed potatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-32375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><details open class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1613593696056\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which Potatoes Work Best?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best potatoes for mashing are higher starch potatoes like <strong>Yukon golds<\/strong> (my favorite) or <strong>Russets<\/strong>. These potatoes will result in the fluffiest, smoothest and most flavor-packed mash. Of course you can use other varieties of red or white skinned potatoes, but they will require more mashing in order for them to become creamy.<\/p> <\/details> <details open class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1613593101956\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Can I Add To My Mashed Potatoes?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is a very basic recipe I&rsquo;m sharing with you here, however, you can add so many other ingredients, almost anything and they will taste incredible! Some options: <br><strong><em>Cheese<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; any cheese like cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese<br><strong><em>Chives<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; or other<strong><em> fresh herbs<\/em><\/strong> like rosemary, thyme or parsley.<br><strong><em>Bacon<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; yes bacon does make everything better<br><strong><em>Sour cream<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; it will make super creamy mashed potatoes<br><strong><em>Eggs<\/em><\/strong> &ndash; raw eggs that is. This is my husband&rsquo;s favorite, it totally adds a little extra richness<br><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/brown-butter-mashed-potatoes\/\">Brown Butter<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>&ndash; This adds such a rich nuttiness to the potatoes! <\/p> <\/details> <details open class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1613593187948\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How To Serve<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When we made these, we served them with my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/garlic-and-paprika-chicken\/\">Garlic and Paprika Chicken<\/a> as you can see in the photo above. It was a match made in heaven! In my honest opinion, you can serve mashed potatoes with just about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/category\/course\/dinner\/\">ANY dish<\/a> you can think of. In my house, the answer to what should we serve this with? It is ALWAYS mashed potatoes!<\/p> <\/details> <details open class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1613593284252\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Make These In The Instant Pot?<\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You better believe it! If you want mashed potatoes in a flash, the instant pot is the way to go! Alternatively, you can also make them in the crockpot! Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes\/\">instant pot<\/a> or my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/crockpot-mashed-potatoes\/\">crockpot<\/a> recipes.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This is a recipe for classic Mashed Potatoes, with a handful of ingredients that always results in the most delicious potatoes, totally whipped and fluffy. www.jocooks.com #mashedpotatoes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a white bowl garnished with parsley.\" class=\"wp-image-32380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips\"><\/span>Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Potatoes:<\/strong> Use the right potatoes as Yukon golds or Russets. Make sure you cut your potatoes in cubes of <strong>equal size<\/strong> so that they cook at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt your water:<\/strong> Just like you always salt your pasta water, you need to salt the water that the potatoes cook in. The starch granules swell and absorb water and salt. If you add salt while cooking the potatoes, you won&rsquo;t need to add as much later on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drain your potatoes<\/strong> well after cooking to avoid mushy potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Let the butter come to room temperature before melting it into the hot potatoes or what I do is add the butter to the hot potatoes and it melts quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a <strong>mixer<\/strong> like my mom does will result in <strong>extra fluffy<\/strong> and <strong>whipped<\/strong> potatoes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always<\/strong> taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These potatoes are great for <strong>make ahead meals<\/strong> because they can be frozen for up to 10 months! See &ldquo;Storing\/Freezing&rdquo; sections below for full instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a white bowl garnished with parsley.\" class=\"wp-image-32378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leftovers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leftovers\"><\/span>Leftovers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for <strong>3 to 5 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freezing\">Freezing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to <strong>10 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-repurposing-your-leftovers\">Repurposing Your Leftovers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t ever throw away the leftovers! Use them in the following recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/skillet-shepherds-pie\/\">Skillet Shepherd&rsquo;s Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/leftover-turkey-shepherds-pie\/\">Leftover Turkey Shepherd&rsquo;s Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/potato-croquettes\/\">Potato Croquettes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a white bowl garnished with parsley.\" class=\"wp-image-32379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-730x913.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-180x225.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-177x221.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/mashed-potatoes-1-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-great-recipes-to-try\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Great_Recipes_To_Try\"><\/span>More Great Recipes To Try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/brown-butter-mashed-potatoes\/\">Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes\/\">Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/crockpot-mashed-potatoes\/\">Crockpot Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-sweet-potatoes\/\">Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/potatoes-au-gratin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Potatoes Au Gratin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/cheesy-mashed-potatoes-with-bacon-and-chives\/\">Cheesy Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/colcannon\/\">Colcannon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/irish-potato-cakes-potato-farls\/\">Irish Potato Cakes (Potato Farls)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/garlic-mashed-potatoes\/\">Garlic Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"oc-recipe-container\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-15743\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"15743\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom-recipe-card-by-once-coupled---no-cook-mode\"><div class=\"card-before recipe-before\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"featured-content location-fwc-content location-fwc-content block-tip-box style-tip location-recipe-before\" id=\"block_a82a809f2d12598cdc724c8715fbcb22\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t<div class=\"section-description\"><p><strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong> If you make this, please <a href=\"#respond\">leave a review and rating<\/a> letting us know how you liked this recipe! 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These Classic <strong>Mashed Potatoes<\/strong> are made with a handful of ingredients, resulting in the most delicious, whipped and fluffy potatoes you'll ever try. You can't go wrong with my mom's version!<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-15743\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"rb5NT2pO\" data-player-type=\"\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-03-08T16:11:10.000Z\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Mashed Potatoes\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"This is a recipe for classic mashed potatoes, with a handful of ingredients that always results in the most delicious potatoes, totally whipped and fluffy.\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/rb5NT2pO-720.jpg\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/rb5NT2pO.mp4\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-ingredient-buttons\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-15743 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;color: #333333;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"15743\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"15743\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #333333;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-15743-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-15743-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"15743\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4 pounds potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes (I used Yukon gold))\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pounds<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">potatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(peeled and cut into cubes (I used Yukon gold))<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4 tablespoon butter (unsalted, at room temperature)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(unsalted, at room temperature)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup half and half cream (or milk)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yHImcO\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">half and half cream<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(or milk)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; teaspoon white pepper ((or black pepper))\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white pepper<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">((or black pepper))<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-inner recipe-inner\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"featured-content location-fwc-content location-fwc-content block-tip-box style-tip location-recipe-inner\" id=\"block_b136d661e1540e7b0e08bffbe326586b\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t<div class=\"section-description\"><p><strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong> If you make this, please <a href=\"#respond\">leave a review and rating<\/a> letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive &amp; continue providing free recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-15743-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-15743-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15743\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15743-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Prepare potatoes: <\/b>Make sure all the potatoes are cut into equal size pieces so that they all cook at the same time. Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill it with cold water, enough to fully cover the potatoes. Add about 1 tsp of salt to the water and stir.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15743-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Boil potatoes:<\/b> Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15743-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Drain and add the rest of ingredients:<\/b> Drain the potatoes and add them to the bowl of your mixer. Mix the potatoes using the whisk attachment on medium until mashed. Add the butter, half and half, white pepper and a pinch of salt.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-15743-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Mix until smooth:<\/b> Mix the potatoes until smooth and fluffy. Taste for salt and adjust to taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-15743-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15743\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FuO4C8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">KitchenAid Hand Mixer<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-15743-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ol>\n<li><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Potatoes:<\/strong> Use the right potatoes as Yukon golds or Russets. Make sure you cut your potatoes in cubes of <strong>equal size<\/strong> so that they cook at the same time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt your water:<\/strong> Just like you always salt your pasta water, you need to salt the water that the potatoes cook in. The starch granules swell and absorb water and salt. If you add salt while cooking the potatoes, you won&rsquo;t need to add as much later on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drain your potatoes<\/strong> well after cooking to avoid mushy potatoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Let the butter come to room temperature before melting it into the hot potatoes or what I do is add the butter to the hot potatoes and it melts quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Using a <strong>mixer<\/strong> like my mom does will result in <strong>extra fluffy<\/strong> and <strong>whipped<\/strong> potatoes!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Always<\/strong> taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.<\/li>\n<li>These potatoes are great for <strong>make ahead meals<\/strong> because they can be frozen for up to 10 months!<\/li>\n<li>Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for <strong>3 to 5 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-15743-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition Information<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">222<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (11%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (10%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (12%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (14%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (31%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (9%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">376<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (16%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">975<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (28%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (21%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">285<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (6%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">26.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (32%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">102<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (10%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">7.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (41%)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div 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Some options: u003cbr\/u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eCheeseu003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003e - any cheese like cheddar cheese or parmesan cheeseu003cbr\/u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eChivesu003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003e - or otheru003cstrongu003eu003cemu003e fresh herbsu003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003e like rosemary, thyme or parsley.u003cbr\/u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eBaconu003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003e - yes bacon does make everything betteru003cbr\/u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eSour creamu003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003e - it will make super creamy mashed potatoesu003cbr\/u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eEggsu003c\/emu003eu003c\/strongu003e - raw eggs that is. 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In my honest opinion, you can serve mashed potatoes with just about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/category\/course\/dinner\/\">ANY dish<\/a> you can think of. In my house, the answer to what should we serve this with? It is ALWAYS mashed potatoes!","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#faq-question-1613593284252","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/mashed-potatoes\/#faq-question-1613593284252","name":"Can I Make These In The Instant Pot?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You better believe it! If you want mashed potatoes in a flash, the instant pot is the way to go! Alternatively, you can also make them in the crockpot! Check out my u003ca href=u0022https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes\/u0022u003einstant potu003c\/au003e or my u003ca href=u0022https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/crockpot-mashed-potatoes\/u0022u003ecrockpotu003c\/au003e recipes.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15737"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71346,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15737\/revisions\/71346"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}