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The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This recipe for The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes delivers a rich and velvety side dish using russet potatoes cooked in flavorful chicken broth. Enhanced with softened butter, cream cheese, and buttermilk, these mashed potatoes are light, fluffy, and full of comforting creaminess—perfect for holiday dinners or comforting everyday meals.

Ingredients

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Potatoes and Broth

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and rinsed
  • 8 cups chicken broth

Dairy and Seasonings

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare potatoes for cooking: Peel and rinse 5 pounds of russet potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch cubes or chunks and place the prepared potatoes into a large 6-quart pot.
  2. Add broth and boil: Pour 8 cups of chicken broth into the pot, ensuring the potatoes are just covered with liquid. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer potatoes: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
  4. Drain potatoes: Strain off the chicken broth carefully, then transfer the cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt: Add 1/2 cup softened salted butter, 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon salt to the potatoes.
  6. Mash or whip potatoes: Using a potato masher, ricer, or hand mixer on low speed, whip the potatoes and dairy ingredients together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Season and serve: Taste and add additional salt if needed. Serve the creamy mashed potatoes hot for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use russet potatoes for the best fluffy texture.
  • Be sure to soften the butter and cream cheese before mixing for easy incorporation.
  • When using a hand mixer, keep the speed low to avoid gummy potatoes.
  • The chicken broth infuses extra flavor compared to plain water.
  • Adjust salt according to taste and dietary needs.
  • These mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk or broth to restore moisture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food, russet potatoes, easy mashed potatoes

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