Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes are luxuriously smooth with a pure, buttery potato flavor and a gentle richness from warm milk. They’re comforting yet refined, perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight roasts, or any meal that needs a plush, velvety side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Turn the heat to high and let the potatoes dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
- 4
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then mash in the milk and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- 5
Season with salt and black; whisk until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 248.21 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.1 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 28.27 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.57 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 8.71 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.92 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 15.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 673.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 11.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.22 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Russet Potato, Salt & Pepper, and Whole Milk. Each serving provides about 248.21 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Russet Potato, Salt & Pepper, Whole Milk. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes healthy?
- Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 248.21 calories and 4.1 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.71 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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