Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Make Mashed Potatoes Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Peel and Chop Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and chop them into evenly-sized chunks (about 1-2 inches) for even cooking.
2
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and leave them whole.

3
Boil Potatoes
Place the chopped potatoes and whole garlic cloves into a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes completely. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
4
Cook Until Tender
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
5
Drain Potatoes
Once cooked, drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander and let them sit for a minute to allow excess moisture to evaporate.

6
Mash Potatoes
Return the drained potatoes and garlic to the pot. Add 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of heavy cream to the pot. Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
7
Season to Taste
Add 1 tsp of black pepper and additional salt if needed. Mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
8
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish and serve immediately.