Perfect Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, Rich, and Full of Flavor

Our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes

This is the creamy mashed potato you've seen smothered in sauces and gravies in hundreds of recipes on my site. Presenting my all-time favorite mashed potatoes recipe! These homemade mashed potatoes are perfectly rich and creamy, full of great flavor. This classic recipe starts with 7 simple ingredients and yields enough for about 8 people.

Made with Idaho potatoes, milk, butter, and optional garlic, this go-to recipe makes a classic holiday dish. Learn how to make mashed potatoes with our easy-to-follow instructions. This is our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes.