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    Home » Appetizers & Sides » World's Best Mashed Potatoes

    World's Best Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Sep 30, 2020 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This is a recipe you will want to try! The World's Best Mashed Potatoes, simple to make and of course tastes amazing! Make sure to give this recipe a try asap!

    World\'s Best Mashed Potatoes in a casserole dish after baking

    Here I am with my sister and for a good laugh my embarrassing amount of mashed potatoes that I served as just one of my side dishes for Thanksgiving!

    How to make Mashed Potatoes:

    Step one: Start by washing and peeling potatoes.

    What potatoes to use for mashed potatoes:

    While any potato would work for mashed potatoes and can easily be substituted I love using russet potatoes for this recipe.

    washing and peeling potatoes

    Step two: Next dice the peeled potatoes and add to a pot and cover with water.

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

    Then drain your potatoes and return them to the pot.

    cooked potatoes in a pot

    Step three: Return pot with potatoes to the stove on low heat.

    You want it just warm enough to melt everything . Add 5 tablespoons of butter and cream cheese to the pot and start mashing.

    Tools: For more lumpy/textures potatoes use a potato masher. For creamy and smooth use an electric hand mixer. 

     

    potatoes in casserole dish before baking

    Step four: Once creamy slowly add half and half and milk.

    Add just a little at a time until you get the consistency that you want.

    Tip: You can always add more or less of these ingredients depending on if you like think or thin potatoes. Adding slowly and mixing as you go will help you get the consistency that you enjoy the most. 

    Step five: Keep mashing then add seasoning salt and pepper. Stir and place in a casserole dish.

    Step six: Last add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the top and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until butter is melted and potatoes are warm.

    Kitchen Tools:

    Here are a few of my favorite tools that I used for this recipe:

    • Potato Peeler (perfect for quick peeling)
    • Potato Masher (perfect for potatoes with a lot of texture)
    • Electric Hand Mixer (my favorite tool for creamy and smooth potatoes)

    World\'s Best Mashed Potatoes on a spoon

    Will baking dry out my mashed potatoes:

    I have had a few people wonder how baking the potatoes does not dry them out.

    I have tested this recipe several times and my potatoes always end up creamy and delicious.

    Baking it helps get that thick and creamy texture and the rich flavor with the melted butter.

    I would say just trust me on this one, these potatoes are amazing.

    How to make these potatoes ahead of time.

    These mashed potatoes are perfect to make the day before. I do it each holiday.

    One less thing to worry about the day off. After cooking place them in a casserole dish and allow to cool.

    Cover with foil and place in the fridge. The next day add your butter to the top and bake low until warmed through.

    mashed potatoes in a casserole dish with wooden spoon sat inside

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    World's Best Mashed Potatoes in a casserole dish after baking

    World’s Best Mashed Potatoes

    Jennie Duncan
    This is a recipe you will want to try! The World's Best Mashed Potatoes, simple to make and of course tastes amazing! Make sure to give this recipe a try asap!.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 323 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
    • ½ cup unsalted butter (divided)
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • ½ cup half and Half
    • ½ cup milk
    • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Start by washing and peeling potatoes.
    • Dice peeled potatoes and add to a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain your potatoes and then return them to the pot.
    • Return pot with potatoes to the stove on low heat. Add 5 tbsp of butter and cream cheese to the pot and start mashing. 
    • Once creamy slowly add half and half and milk. Make sure to add just a little at a time until you get the consistency that you want. 
    • Keep mashing then add seasoning salt and pepper. Stir and place in a casserole dish. 
    • Add remaining 3 tbsp of butter to the top and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until butter is melted and potatoes are warm.

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    Notes

    Will baking dry out my mashed potatoes:

    I have had a few people wonder how baking the potatoes does not dry them out. I have tested this recipe several times and my potatoes always end up creamy and delicious. Baking it helps get that thick and creamy texture and the rich flavor with the melted butter. I would say just trust me on this one, these potatoes are amazing.

    How to make these potatoes ahead of time.

    These mashed potatoes are perfect to make the day before. I do it each holiday. One less thing to worry about the day off. After cooking place them in a casserole dish and allow to cool. Cover with foil and place in the fridge. The next day add your butter to the top and bake low until warmed through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 993mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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    1. B. Ramirez

      November 23, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Dry or overcooked potatoes in the oven? I don't think you have to worry about that! Trust the author!
      I work at a school and I'll go help the kitchen out when we do event lunches like Thanksgiving Lunch. We make the potatoes then put them in giant disposable foil trays and keep them warm in the oven. We've also had to reheat cold trays and they come out creamy and delicious but not dry!

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      • Jennie

        November 24, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    2. Jenny

      November 22, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      Do you think yellow gold potatoes would work for this dish?

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      • Jennie

        November 23, 2022 at 8:06 pm

        Yes that would work!

        Reply
    3. Mary

      November 20, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      If using red skinned and or Yukon potatoes does the recipe need any adjustments ?

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      • Jennie

        November 21, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        No as long as the total weight is the same you can use any potato you like.

        Reply
    4. Heidi

      November 17, 2022 at 12:32 am

      I'm going to make these the day before Thanksgiving. I'll complete through step 5 and then should I continue to step 6 when I'm ready to heat them? Or do they need to cook longer since they will have sat in the fridge over night? Thanks! Excited to try them!!

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      • Jennie

        November 17, 2022 at 9:32 am

        Yup, if you refrigerate start at step 6. You could let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes before baking to get to room temperature. With it being a large portion of thick mashed potatoes, I would recommend that. If you go straight into the over from the frig, you may have to add more time.

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        • Michelle

          November 23, 2022 at 1:12 pm

          How long would you say is average for these potatoes to warm in the oven day of? After leaving out to reach room temp.

          Reply
          • Jennie

            November 24, 2022 at 3:43 pm

            I think they would need 15-20 minutes to warm up.

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