The creamiest and MOST FLAVORFUL mashed potato recipe you will find!!! These are the mashed potatoes you want on your table! So delicious you don't even need gravy.
In a large pot add all your diced potatoes. Pour enough cool water over the potatoes until it covers them by about 2 inches. (this will be roughly between 7-9 cups.) Add in 1 ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt.
3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, 7-8 cups cool water
Place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 40 minutes until the potatoes are completely fork tender, but not falling apart.
While the potatoes simmer....In a separate smaller pot (or in the microwave) melt the butter into the milk, warming the milk through, but not boiling.
4 tablespoon salted butter, ¾ cup milk
Drain the cooked potatoes through a colander and then place them back in the pot.
Add in the sour cream, cream cheese, the milk/butter mixture, minced garlic, and the remaining 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Using a hand held mixer blend the potatoes until you have a creamy mash.For no lumps whatsoever run the cooked potatoes through a potato ricer then stir in all the mix-ins.
4 oz full fat cream cheese, ½ cup full fat sour cream, 1 garlic clove
Serve warm/hot as an amazing side dish!Top with a pat of butter that will melt and run all over the top for extra deliciousness!
Notes
INSTANT POT: You can also make these in the Instant Pot by following the instructions over at this recipe for The BEST Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.FREEZING MASHED POTATOES: If you have leftovers or you want to prep these in advance, here is how to freeze and reheat:
Scoop into dollops on a baking sheet that will fit in the freezer.
Pop in the freezer for a couple hours. Once solid move them to a freezer baggie.
They will be good for 3 months.
To reheat place them in a skillet over medium-low heat with a little water or broth. Stir them around as they melt right in the pan!
TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING: Mashed potatoes too thick, too thin? Check out this list of tips and troubleshooting help above.GRAVY: If you need a little gravy for your mashed potatoes, follow one of these recipes. No drippings needed!