If you’re looking for the perfect holiday or weeknight side dish, these Classic Homemade Mashed Potatoes are everything you want — creamy, buttery, smooth, and full of comforting flavor.

Made with simple ingredients and whipped to fluffy perfection, these potatoes pair beautifully with any dinner, from Thanksgiving turkey to cozy winter meals.

This traditional recipe is foolproof, family-friendly, and absolutely delicious every single time.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (or Russets), peeled and cut into chunks

Mash Mix-ins

4 tbsp unsalted butter
½–1 cup warm milk or heavy cream
½ cup sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)
1 ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

Optional Add-Ins

Fresh chives or parsley
Roasted garlic (½–1 full head)
Extra butter for serving

Instructions

Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks.
Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tsp salt.
Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain well and return potatoes to the warm pot (this helps steam off excess moisture).
Add butter, warm milk/cream, and sour cream.
Mash using a potato masher for rustic potatoes or a hand mixer for super creamy potatoes.
Add garlic, salt, and pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm with extra butter and fresh herbs.