Homestyle · Appetizer/Side
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes whipped until smooth and fluffy.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 30 minutes
- Total time
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 6 servings
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Gravy
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter, warm milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- For the gravy, melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the broth, then add the garlic powder and onion powder.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy is smooth and thickened.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes into a serving bowl and pour the warm gravy generously over the top.