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How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes Ever

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Making good homemade mashed potatoes might seem daunting but it is completely doable! Once you have these homemade mashed potatoes you will never want box potatoes again. This is a recipe that will definitely please a crowd and you will make over and over again!

Best Mashed Potatoes Ever

best mashed potatoes recipe - Splendry

The amount of ingredients you need all depends on how many pounds of potatoes you are making. I’ve included three different size options:

potato, cream cheese and butter - ingredients for best mashed potatoes ever

Option 1: Serves around 6 people
  • 2.5 lbs. white potatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 stick of butter ( I like Parkay brand)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Options 2: Serves around 10 people
  • 5 lbs. of white potatoes
  • 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 2 sticks of butter (I like Parkay brand)
  • 1 tablespoon of milk
  • More salt and pepper
Option 3: Serves 15 people
  • 10 lbs. of white potatoes
  • 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese blocks
  • 2 sticks of butter (I like Parkay brand)
  • ¼ cup of milk
  • Lots of salt and pepper

1. Peel the potatoes. This is the only part that takes a while. Peel all the skins off the potatoes and chop into chunks. I have a large pot with some water already in it that I put all the chunks directly into.

chopped potatoes for best mashed potatoes ever
2. Cover the pot with a lid and put on high heat until a rolling boil develops.
boiling potatoes for best mashed potatoes ever

boiling potatoes for best mashed potatoes ever recipe - Splendry

3. Uncover the pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Meaning you can take a fork and easily stab them. About 15 – 20 mins. Once tender drain off the excess water. The picture below shows how they are soft enough I could stab them with a fork.

cooked potatoes for best mashed potatoes ever recipe - Splendry
4. Add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl.

cream cheese and butter for best mashed potatoes ever recipe - Splendry
5. Add the potatoes, milk (if you are doing a large batch), salt and pepper to the bowl and mix with a mixer until soft.

best mashed potatoes ever - Splendry
That’s it!!! These mashed potatoes are great for the holidays, a large gathering or just a weeknight at home! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!!!

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Farrah

Monday 6th of November 2017

I love mashed potatoes! I've never tried putting cream cheese into it though--will have to try that out next time!

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