How To Make The Best Mashed Potatoes

The best holiday sides always include a buttery mountain of mashed potatoes in my house. This version has some hacks for less clean up and less steps.

Tips to Amazing Mashed Potatoes:

1. Use Yukon Gold potatoes. Yukon gold potatoes are filled with butter packed flavor and there is no need to peel the potato so less work for you.

2. Boil the potatoes in broth instead of water. The potatoes will soak in extra flavor to pack more yum in the mashed potatoes.

3. To avoid gummy potatoes mash everything together. Once you drain and let potatoes steam out the liquid for a couple minutes then add all the herbs cream, and cheese. You should mash them all together because if you over mix or mash the potatoes will get gummy.

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I think the rule should be that mashed potatoes join any holiday party. The creamy potatoes are the perfect side dish to be celebrated. They are so easy to make but you should follow some tips. Make life easy for yourself and use a Yukon gold or red potato so you do not need to peel. Add your favorite seasonings so you know it will taste amazing. Finally, make them a couple days in advance and then add to slow cooker with extra liquid on low heat so the potatoes warm up without taking precious space the day of in the oven.

This is the perfect quick dinner that says to your family you love them and celebrate them! Cooking can be your happy place at the end of a long day just for you! While cooking dance in the kitchen, say what you are grateful for, and count your blessings! Happy Cooking!

How to Make The Best Mashed Potatoes

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Hoiday dinner, mashed potatoes, Side dish, Sunday dinner, Thanksgiving

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 people

Author Jay

Ingredients

3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes (chopped)
5 cloves garlic
8 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 stick butter
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chives

Instructions

First, place the potatoes and garlic in a pot with chicken broth.
Next, turn stove to high and start the timer for 15 minutes when the broth comes to a boil. Then drain and put the potatoes back in the hot pot to steam out some of the liquid for 5 minutes.
Now, add the salt, pepper, butter, sour cream, and chives to the pot with potatoes and mash.
Finally, enjoy or freeze for 6 months in ziplock bag to eat later.

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February 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM

This mashed potatoes guide reminded me why I actually love cooking at home — nothing beats that creamy goodness after a long day. One thing I’ve learned the hard way is to not take my stove for granted; a few months ago mine started acting up right before Thanksgiving and almost ruined the whole vibe. Instead of rushing out to buy a new one, I found a great local tech through stove repair Richardson TX and they had it purring again in no time. Honestly, fixing what you already have saved me a ton of stress and money, and I was so relieved to still be able to whip up a feast. Just a heads up for anyone else — if your appliance starts misbehaving, sometimes a good repair is way more worth it than shopping for a replacement.