Homemade Mashed Potatoes

It takes only six ingredients and three simple steps to make rich, fluffy mashed potatoes. We show you how.

Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipes
Photo by Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes yield a texture that's just right for holding a pool of flavorful gravy or melted butter.

Ingredients:
3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup half-and-half
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Yield: Makes about 6 cups

 


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