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A bowl of creamy restaurant-style mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and black pepper.

Restaurant-Style Mashed Potatoes

Learn how to make creamy, decadent mashed potatoes at home that rival those found in top-tier restaurants. This recipe is perfect for home cooks looking to elevate their comfort food game.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Heating 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 5 lb. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into uniform pieces
For the Creamy Mash
  • 3/4 cup butter plus more for topping
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt plus more to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces that are generally the same size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 to 35 minutes. When they're cooked through, a fork should easily slide into the potatoes with no resistance, and the potatoes should almost, but not totally, fall apart.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a large colander. When the potatoes have finished draining, place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape, before adding in all the other ingredients.
  3. Turn off the stove and add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and cream. Mash until smooth. Next, add the seasoned salt, pepper, and kosher salt. Taste and add more seasonings as needed.
  4. Stir well, and place in a medium-sized baking dish. Add a few pats of butter over the top of the potatoes. Place them into a 350ºF oven to heat until the butter is melted and the potatoes are warmed through.

Notes

This recipe is designed to create mashed potatoes with a rich, creamy texture and a flavor that rivals those served in restaurants. Adjust seasonings to your personal preference.

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