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Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Fluffy, Buttery Side Dish Everyone Wants Seconds Of

Fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Sunday dinners. Yukon Gold potatoes give the creamiest texture. Ideas for mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving side dish and comfort food side.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes: recipe card with ingredients and steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup warm milk or cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Chives to top

Instructions

  1. Peel, cut and boil potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes
  2. Drain well and let steam dry for 2 minutes
  3. Mash with butter, then add warm milk gradually
  4. Season to taste and top with chives

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