Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cubed
6 tbsp butter
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream (warmed)
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
1. Boil potatoes in salted water 15–18 min until fork-tender.
2. Drain well and return potatoes to the pot (let steam dry 2 min).
3. Mash with butter.
4. Add warm milk/cream gradually until smooth and creamy.
5. Season with salt & pepper.
Cheddar & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
5 tbsp butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
¼ cup milk
½ tsp garlic powder
3 green onions, chopped
Instructions:
1. Make classic mashed potatoes (drain + mash).
2. Add butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder.
3. Stir in cheddar and green onions.
4. Fold in bacon if using.
Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
8 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream (warm)
1 whole head roasted garlic (or 4 minced cloves sautéed)
¾ cup grated parmesan
Black pepper & parsley
Instructions:
1. Cook potatoes and mash with butter.
2. Squeeze roasted garlic into the potatoes.
3. Mix in parmesan and warm cream.
4. Add pepper and parsley.
Loaded Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
4 tbsp butter
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade)
1 cup cheddar
½ cup bacon bits
3 green onions, sliced
Instructions:
1. Mash potatoes with butter, sour cream and milk.
2. Mix in ranch seasoning.
3. Stir in cheddar and bacon.
4. Top with green onions.
Spicy Cajun Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
5 tbsp butter
1 cup milk
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne
Optional: sliced smoked sausage
Instructions:
1. Mash potatoes with butter and milk.
2. Mix in Cajun seasoning, paprika + cayenne.
3. Fold in sausage if using.
Four-Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
½ cup butter
1 cup milk or cream
½ cup cream cheese
½ cup cheddar
½ cup mozzarella
½ cup parmesan
Black pepper
Instructions:
1. Mash potatoes with butter and cream.
2. Add all cheeses and mix until melted and creamy.
3. Add pepper.
Corn & Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
5 tbsp butter
¾ cup milk
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup cheddar
½ tsp paprika + chives
Instructions:
1. Mash potatoes with butter + milk.
2. Mix in cheddar and corn.
3. Top with paprika and chives.
Gravy Mashed Potatoes
Perfect with turkey, beef, or mushroom gravy
Ingredients:
3 lbs potatoes
6 tbsp butter
1 cup milk
Salt & pepper
Gravy of your choice
Instructions:
1. Make classic mash (only butter + milk).
2. Serve with a generous pour of warm gravy.
