Whether you’re looking for a holiday dish or an everyday side, these Best Mashed Potatoes are sure to please. They’re light and fluffy but still rich and creamy – everything you could want in mashed potatoes!
This mashed potato recipe makes the creamiest mashed potatoes you will ever have.
These mashed potatoes are so delicious, they might just be the best part of our Thanksgiving feast! And that’s saying something because we also have amazing dishes like mac & cheese, fudge pie, ham & rolls.
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My kids are what you would call strong foodies. They’re not really picky, more like they have high standards for taste. This usually makes my husband and I happy, but as a mom cooking for these five little ones can be nerve-racking–especially when it comes to something as important as mashed potatoes. You see, I thought they were the best I’d ever had…ever!
I was elated when Aiden, my oldest, grinned and exclaimed, “Mom, these are the best-mashed potatoes I’ve ever had!” My happiness only increased when Madden quickly followed suit… then by the youngest two. I can’t imagine making any other potato recipe from this day forward.
Mashed potatoes are a holiday staple, but they can often go wrong. They can either be too dry or way too salty – both of which kill taste buds and result in sad faces all around. Consider all the major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter – all involve mashed potatoes.
My friend Holly made some scrambled eggs for me when we went on a retreat in Breckenridge, and they were really good. The key ingredient was the cheese- she grabbed some chive Boursin cheese from the fridge and added it in. They were so creamy and rich, way better than any other eggs I’ve had before!
That morning, I decided that from then on, I would use that cheese for my potatoes. And boy, am I glad I did! The results were amazing; just like the eggs, this mashed potato recipe resulted in silky smooth taters.
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Toppings & Mix-ins
There are endless ways to flavor your mashed potatoes! Classic add-ins include hot milk, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, cheese, and crispy bacon. You can also mix in fresh herbs or your favorite seasonings for extra flavor. In the end, it’s all about what tastes best to you!
Try adding any of these to make your mashed potatoes extra delicious:
- Hot milk or cream
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic (roasted or minced)
- Cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or cream cheese)
- Bacon or pancetta
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Caramelized onions
- Green onions or shallots
In the end, mix and match your favorites — it’s all about what tastes best to you
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Best Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 lbs red potatoes
- 1/2 cube butter I used salted
- 5 ounces Boursin Garlic & Herb Gourmet Cheese
- 2/3 cup heavy cream or half and half whole milk will work as well
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- ground pepper
Instructions
- Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart when pierced with fork.* Time may vary depending on the size you cut the potatoes.
- Drain potatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer add potatoes, butter, heavy cream and cheese. Beat until nice and creamy with no lumps present. Stir in salt, garlic and pepper, if desired.
- Place potatoes in serving dish and top with chopped chives and ground black pepper. Serve immediately or cover with tin foil until ready to serve.If you are making this a day in advance or hours before. Allow potatoes to come to room temp, cover with foil and place in the refrigerator until ready to use. Be sure to heat back up before serving.
These are the perfect, classic mashed potato recipe!
This is the best way to enjoy potatoes! Looking forward to serving these with some steak tomorrow and again for Thanksgiving! Delicious!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them!
This Mash would complete any dish!
They really do!
I think the creamy cheese makes it even better! Such great mashed potatoes for the holidays
It totally does! I’m so glad you like them.
Mashed potatoes are my favorite holiday side dish! So creamy and fluffy!
They really are the best! Thanks!
Really love how creamy these came out! The added cheese to them was a great idea!
Cheese definitely makes just about anything better! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Whoa, that Boursin cheese totally takes this over the top, yum!
I know, it’s definitely an amazing addition!
Who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? It’s perfect with any main dish!
They really are! Thank!
These Best Mashed Potatoes are mouth watering!
Thank you Erin!
These are a must have side dish at holiday meal! We never have leftovers because they’re THAT good!
Thank you!
This is our favorite mashed potatoes recipe! We love adding cheese and sometimes bacon! So delicious and yummy!
Those sound like perfect additions! Bacon is never a bad idea, thank you!
So fluffy and creamy, these mashed potatoes are gonna go great with Thanksgiving dinner!
Thank you! They definitely are perfect for Thanksgiving!
Love how creamy these mashed potatoes are! The best side dish!
Thank you!
I have to. get this on my Holiday menu! They look delicious!
Thank you!
These really are the best!
Thank you!