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Mashed potatoes are plated in a white bowl with a large wooden spoon spooning some out.

Best Mashed Potatoes

Sea Salt Savorings
Here come's the crowd pleasing favorite- mashed potatoes! They are rich, creamy, easy to make, and will be everyone's favorite side dish!
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • Peeler
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Large bowl
  • Potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the potatoes. Peel the potatoes and discard the skin. Dice the potatoes into 1 inch bite sized pieces.
  • Boil the potatoes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes to the pot and boil for 10-12 minutes, until they can be pierced with a fork easily. Strain the water from the potatoes, then add them to a large bowl.
  • Mash the potatoes. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
  • Mix it all up. Place the butter, heavy cream, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the bowl. Stir until everything is just combined.
  • Serve. Taste test the potatoes to adjust flavor in any way, then serve and mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 977mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 636IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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