You’ve made it to the recipe for the best mashed potatoes that you’ve ever eaten. This recipe is another one of my experiments and you will see why. I thought about all the things that I would love in mashed potatoes, plopped it into the mix and what I was left with was a dish your friends and family will love. I make these all year round, but they’re always a hit during the holidays.
Mashed potatoes are typically made with butter, milk, salt, and pepper, then whipped into oblivion, not these. I try to stay away from the mixer, only because I like my mashed potatoes not only creamy, but slightly lumpy, while still maintaining some of their potato consistency. If you mix them too much, they can become a starchy mess that tastes great, but the texture might be a little off. So, for this recipe, I highly suggest a masher rather than a mixer.
These potatoes pair well with Steak, Chicken, or simply stand alone. They are a very versatile dish, not only this, but if you find yourself with leftovers you can even turn them into Gnocchi.
The Best Mashed Potato Ingredients
- Yukon Gold Potatoes: These are typically my potato choice for mashed potatoes. Russet Potatoes are a good alternative.
- Garlic: Finely minced so the garlic so all the flavor will blend into the potatoes.
- Heavy Cream: You can use milk, but I prefer heavy cream.
- Sour Cream: This delivers that creamy tang to the dish and pairs with the seasonings.
- Montreal Steak Seasoning: This is the first special ingredient. There’s so much flavor in this seasoning and it works well in this dish.
- Smoked Gouda: This is the one ingredient to rule them all. I add just enough to add to the flavor but not enough to mess with the consistency of the potatoes.
How to make the Best Mashed Potatoes
So, the images of this don’t entirely match the recipe simply because I only needed to make mashed potatoes for one person, me. So if it looks like you have more ingredients than the images, you would be correct!
Step 1
Cut the Yukon Gold Potatoes into 1/4″ slices, then toss them into boiling water for 15-25 minutes or until fork tender. Then toss them into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the minced Garlic, Butter, Heavy Cream, Sour Cream, Montreal Steak Seasoning, and Smoked Gouda into the mixing bowl. Then mash with a potato masher to your liking. Personally, I leave them a little lumpy.
Frequently asked question about The Best Mashed Potatoes
You may use any potato that you prefer. Russet Potatoes, Red Skin Potatoes, Yellow Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, you name it.
Absolutely, if you prefer more garlic flavor, add garlic until your heart’s content.
You may use or add as many cheeses as you would like, but make sure you stick to cheeses that blend in rather than get stringy. Also use the cheese sparingly, I use only a small amount for flavor.
No, you may use any seasoning you like. I used Montreal Steak Seasoning simply because I pair a lot of my potatoes with beef and I love the flavor.
What pairs well with the best mashed potatoes?
Below is a list of recipes that pair well with these delicious, mashed potatoes. If you follow each of these recipes, you will make a meal as beautiful and flavorful in the image above!
Conclusion
Mashed potatoes are amazing, especially when made well. I’m sure that there are other mashed potato recipes out there, but I love the way these ones taste. Sometimes I make variations of them for special occasions, but they typically will have similar ingredients. I paired this batch of mashed potatoes with a Sous Vide Steak, with Marinated Mushrooms and a Red Wine Reduction. Paired together, this was by far one of my tastiest dishes.
The Best Mashed Potatoes
The Best Mashed Potatoes
Instructions
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Cut the Yukon Gold Potatoes into 1/4" slices, then toss them into the boiling water for 15-25 minutes or until fork tender. Then toss them into a large mixing bowl.
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Add the minced Garlic, Butter, Heavy Cream, Sour Cream, Montreal Steak Seasoning, and Smoked Gouda into the mixing bowl. Then mash with a potato masher to your liking. Personally, I leave them a little lumpy.
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As a finishing touch, sprinkle with Smoked Paprika.
Servings 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 278kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Cholesterol 47mg16%
- Sodium 445mg19%
- Potassium 554mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 5g10%
- Vitamin A 188 IU
- Vitamin C 26 mg
- Calcium 95 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Vitamin D 20 IU
- Vitamin K 54 mcg
- Folate 33 mcg
- Magnesium 38 mmol
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
