{"id":345610,"date":"2025-12-15T17:10:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/ultra-creamy-holiday-mashed-potatoes-with-make-ahead-option\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:10:30","slug":"ultra-creamy-holiday-mashed-potatoes-with-make-ahead-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=345610","title":{"rendered":"Ultra Creamy Holiday Mashed Potatoes (With Make-Ahead Option)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<style><![CDATA[\n\n\t#savetherecipe {\n\t\tmin-height: 350px; \/* Added to improve CLS *\/\n\t\tmargin-top: 0!important;\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 0!important;\n\t}\n\n\t@media screen and (min-width:537px) {\n\t\t#savetherecipe {\n\t\t\tmin-height: 243px; \/* Responsive adjustment to improve CLS *\/\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n\n\t#savetherecipe form.seva-form.formkit-form .formkit-field:nth-child(2),\n\t#savetherecipe form.seva-form.formkit-form .formkit-field:nth-child(3) {\n\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form {\n\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #DEE4F2 !important;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 10px !important;\n\t\t\tpadding: 40px!important;\n\t\tmargin: 0 auto!important;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-header h2, #savetherecipe .formkit-form p {\n\t\ttext-align: left;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-header {\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 0 !important;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-header h2 {\n\t\tfont-size: 30px !important;\n\t\tmargin: 0 0 10px !important;\n\t\ttext-transform: none !important;\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0px !important;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-subheader {\n\t\tmargin-top: 0 !important;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-subheader p {\n\t\tfont-size: 18px!important\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-fields {\n\t\tgap: 10px;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields .formkit-field {\n\t\tflex: 70% !important;\n\t\tmargin-right: 0!important;\n\t\twidth: 70%;\n\t} \n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields button {\n\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\tbackground-color: #516db8 !important;\n\t\ttext-decoration: none;\n\t\tcolor: #fff !important;\n\t\theight: 46px!important;\n\t\tmargin: 0!important;\n\t\tborder-radius: 5px!important;\n\t} \n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields button > * {\n\t\ttransition: unset !important\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields button:hover {\n\t\tbackground-color: #000 !important;\n\t\tcolor: #516db8 !important;\n\t}\n\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .formkit-guarantee {\n\t\tdisplay: none\n\t}\n\t@media (max-width: 555px){\n\t\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields button {\n\t\t\tflex: 25% !important;\n\t\t} \n\t}\n\t@media (max-width: 434px) {\n\t\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields {\n\t\t\tdisplay: grid !important\n\t\t} \n\t\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields .formkit-field {\n\t\t\tflex: 100% !important;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\tmargin-right: 0 !important;\n\t\t\tmin-width: auto;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#savetherecipe .formkit-form .seva-fields.formkit-fields button {\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\tflex: 100% !important;\n\t\t\tmin-width: auto;\n\t\t}\n\n\t}\n]]><\/style>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These ultra creamy mashed potatoes are everything you want on a holiday (or any day) table. They\u2019re creamy, fluffy, buttery, and just fancy enough to feel special. They\u2019re incredible served fresh, but they also happen to be totally make-ahead friendly, which means you can prep them ahead of time (and even freeze them!) and still end up with perfectly smooth, delicious mashed potatoes. Whether you\u2019re cooking for a crowd or just trying to save your sanity on a busy day, this potato recipe is for you!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-12.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a white bowl\" class=\"wp-image-74858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-12-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients Needed<\/h2>\n<p><em>This is just a preview of ingredients and method, keep scrolling for full printable recipe.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Russet <em>and<\/em> Yukon Gold Potatoes<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019ve found this to be a great combo, sort of a best-of-both-worlds situation.  But you can certainly use one or the other if you prefer.  See notes below! <\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> \u2013 I always recommend real, salted butter, unless you need to substitute for dietary reasons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Milk<\/strong> \u2013 whole milk gives these potatoes extra richness and creaminess.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sour Cream <\/strong>\u2013 when making these for a special occasion, I always use full fat sour cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan Cheese<\/strong>\u2013 I recommend shredding your own cheese from a wedge of parmesan as pre-shredded doesn\u2019t usually melt as well. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic Powder<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li><strong>Kosher salt and Black or White Pepper<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Tool: Potato Ricer<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4obTrsb\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">potato ricer <\/a>works like a giant garlic press. You place your cooked potatoes inside the basket, squeeze the handles, and the potatoes are pushed through tiny holes, falling out in soft fluffy little strands. Ricing breaks the potatoes down without overworking them, producing silky-smooth mashed potatoes that won\u2019t turn gummy or gluey. It\u2019s especially helpful in a recipe like this one, where you want an ultra creamy texture that still re-heats light and airy. It\u2019s not a tool you have to own, you can absolutely just mash by hand, but if you love perfect, silky mashed potatoes, it\u2019s worth the drawer space!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"897\" data-id=\"74892\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-25.jpg\" alt=\"cooked baked potatoes in a potato ricer \" class=\"wp-image-74892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-25.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-25-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-25-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74852\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-6.jpg\" alt=\"ricing potatoes\" class=\"wp-image-74852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While you\u2019re chopping your potatoes, place them into cool water to rinse off some of the starch.  After boiling until tender, drain super well.  <\/li>\n<li>Rice your hot potatoes for a super smooth texture. <\/li>\n<li>Add butter first, and then warm milk, sour cream, and parmesan cheese.  Season with salt and pepper and a hint of garlic. <\/li>\n<li>These potatoes can be served fresh just like this, or stored (or frozen) for later!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74847\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-1.jpg\" alt=\"russet and yukon gold potatoes in a baking dish\" class=\"wp-image-74847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74848\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-2.jpg\" alt=\"chopped potatoes in a pot ready for cooking\" class=\"wp-image-74848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74850\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-4.jpg\" alt=\"cooked potatoes in a strainer\" class=\"wp-image-74850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74852\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-6.jpg\" alt=\"ricing potatoes\" class=\"wp-image-74852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74853\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-7.jpg\" alt=\"bowl of freshly riced potatoes\" class=\"wp-image-74853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-7-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74854\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-8.jpg\" alt=\"cooked potatoes and butter in a pot\" class=\"wp-image-74854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"743\" data-id=\"74865\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-22.jpg\" alt=\"pouring milk into mashed potatoes\" class=\"wp-image-74865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-22.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-22-600x372.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74864\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-21.jpg\" alt=\"adding shredded parm to mashed potatoes\" class=\"wp-image-74864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-21.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-21-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74855\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-9.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a pot\" class=\"wp-image-74855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"74856\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-10.jpg\" alt=\"pouring butter over creamy mashed potatoes in a white bowl\" class=\"wp-image-74856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-10-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-dark-color has-blue-light-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e95af03ece71d7943f32566d02263ca4 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science-Backed Tips for Amazing Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n<p><em>You don\u2019t need to remember this because all of these tips are naturally built into this recipe, but it does help to know all the different reasons these turn out great!<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-star\">\n<li><strong>Start your potatoes in cold water<\/strong>. Heating<strong> <\/strong>potatoes slowly and evenly prevents the outside from overcooking while the inside stays firm.  This keeps the final mash smooth instead of grainy. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt your cooking water.<\/strong> Potatoes absorb the water they cook in, so seasoning the water infuses potatoes with better flavor from the inside out!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drain well.<\/strong>  Like really well. Water is not your friend when it comes to mashed potatoes.  After draining really thoroughly in the strainer, put your potatoes back into a warm pan over low heat and stir to evaporate even more water so they\u2019re very dry. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice while hot.<\/strong> Hot potatoes have looser starch structures, so they pass through a rice easily and stay fluffy. Once they cool the starches firm up, which can make your mash lumpy or gluey. It\u2019s a tool and it\u2019s an extra step, but ricing while potatoes are HOT will give you great results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter First.<\/strong> Fat coats the potato starch molecules, which helps prevent them from over absorbing liquid.  This creates a creamier texture! <\/li>\n<li><strong>Warm your milk.<\/strong> Cold dairy shocks the potatoes and makes the starch seize up, which leads to a thicker and sometimes gluey mash.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-11.jpg\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a white baking dish\" class=\"wp-image-74857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-11-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765478684507\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to peel and boil the potatoes?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No!  I will often skip the boiling step and opt to put the potatoes in the oven instead.\u00a0 It ensures no extra water is absorbed and produces an extra fluffy mash. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.\u00a0 Place potatoes directly on an oven rack or on a baking sheet.\u00a0 Bake for about 50-70 minutes.\u00a0 Russets will take a bit longer than the Yukon golds.\u00a0 Remove when they are very soft when squeezed with an oven mitt. Let potatoes cook just enough to handle safely. Cut in half and scoop out the warm insides and proceed with recipe.\u00a0 (I like to take the discarded skins, sprinkle with cheese and pop them back in the hot oven.\u00a0 top with sour cream and chives!)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755102470047\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to use a potato ricer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not at all, but it really does produce the smoothest, silkiest potatoes!  This recipe will also turn out great if they are hand-smashed or slightly chunky.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764030833933\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to use 2 different kinds of potatoes?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The 50\/50 blend gives you the best of both worlds.  Russets make potatoes light and fluffy, while Yukon golds add natural creaminess and a buttery texture.  together they create the perfect balanced mash.  However if you prefer, you can use one over the other. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764030902916\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I cut this recipe in half for a smaller batch?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You bet.  A half batch will fit well in an 8\u00d78 or 9\u00d79 pan, and will bake in less time if you\u2019re making ahead- so keep your eye on the oven!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764030964176\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use pre-shredded parmesan?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can, but freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly and blends better into the potatoes. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764030994876\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I switch up the dairy?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can swap milk for cream if you want to make it extra rich.  Stick with full fat sour cream for the best texture.  I don\u2019t recommend buttermilk for the main liquid, but you can add a splash for tang and flavor.  Feel free to experiment with other dairy swaps as needed, but I can\u2019t for sure tell you how it will come out.  If you find good results (especially with any non-dairy options, please let me know!) <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-74568\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"74568\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-our-best-bites\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-20-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 wp-image-74863\" alt=\"creamy mashed potatoes in a white bowl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-20-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-20-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-20-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-20-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ourbestbites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Our-Best-Bites-Mashed-Potatoes-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.  it&#8217;s smooth, flavorful, and can be served fresh, or made ahead and baked up later without losing its silky texture. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 2px;border-style: solid;border-color: #dee4f2;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">Servings<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Servings<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-74568 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"74568\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-button-background=\"#1e2945\" data-button-accent=\"#f3f5fa\" data-button-radius=\"3px\">12<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-74568-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-74568-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"74568\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pounds<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">russet potatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled and cut into 1-2 inch chunks<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pounds<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Yukon gold potatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled and cut into 1-2 inch chunks<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter (1 \u00bd sticks)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut into pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I recommend full fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly shredded Parmesan<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">about 1 cup<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus more to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">black or white<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Toppings \u2013 add according to your preference<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">melted butter for drizzling on top<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I do about 3 tablespoons<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">additional parmesan for sprinkling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped chives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-74568-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-74568-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"74568\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Before you begin, place measured butter, milk, sour cream, and parmesan on the counter so they can come to room temperature. Slice butter into small pieces and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook your Potatoes: (See alternate cooking method in Notes). Fill a large stock pot with cold water and place near your work space.  As you peel and cut potatoes, place the cut potatoes directly in the cold water. After all potatoes have been cut and are in the pot, stir them around and then drain the cloudy water and replace with fresh so it covers the potatoes by 1-2 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add a heaping tablespoon of kosher salt to your fresh cooking water with the potatoes and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until very tender.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">When the potatoes are almost done, heat your milk in the microwave until it&#8217;s warm.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain potatoes in a strainer and let sit for 2-3 minutes, shaking occasionally to get them very dry. Return to warm pan on very low heat and stir for a couple minutes to make sure all water is evaporated. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Rice potatoes while hot into a large bowl, or back into your pot if it&#8217;s large enough. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Immediately add the 12 tablespoons butter, and gently stir until melted and evenly distributed.  Fold in the warmed milk, sour cream, then the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning.  <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">At this point you can add more warmed milk or sour cream if you want them looser, and more cheese and garlic if you want more flavor.  Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-74568-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve potatoes immediately or follow one of the make-ahead options below.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-74568-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Bake Your Potatoes instead of Boiling: <\/strong>I will often skip the boiling step and opt to put the potatoes in the oven instead.\u00a0 It ensures no extra water is absorbed and produces an extra fluffy mash. Preheat oven to 400<span data-slate-fragment=\"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\">\u00b0F.\u00a0 Place potatoes directly on an oven rack or on a baking sheet.\u00a0 Bake for about 50-70 minutes.\u00a0 Russets will take a bit longer than the Yukon golds.\u00a0 Remove when they are very soft when squeezed with an oven mitt. Let potatoes cook just enough to handle safely. Cut in half and scoop out the warm insides and proceed with recipe.\u00a0 (I like to take the discarded skins, sprinkle with cheese and pop them back in the hot oven.\u00a0 top with sour cream and chives!)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To Make Ahead:<\/strong> <span data-slate-fragment=\"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\">Butter a deep 9\u00d713 baking dish. Spread potato mixture in the pan. Drizzle melted butter on top (or just place a few cold pats on top). Cool until just barely warm. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Next day: Remove from fridge 20-30 minutes before baking.\u00a0 Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Bake covered for 45-60 minutes until hot throughout. If you like to have a browned top, remove foil and bake uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To Freeze:<\/strong> <span data-slate-fragment=\"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\">Butter a deep 9\u00d713 baking dish. Spread potato mixture in the pan. Cool completely. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the potatoes.\u00a0 Cover tightly with foil and freeze up to 6 weeks. To Bake: for best results, thaw in the fridge for 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. <strong>Remove plastic layer<\/strong> but keep covered in foil. Bake covered for 45-60 minutes until hot throughout. If you like to have a browned top, remove foil and bake uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To bake from frozen:<\/strong> Remove plastic and then re-cover tightly with foil.\u00a0 Bake at <span data-slate-fragment=\"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\">350\u00b0F for 60-90 minutes.\u00a0 Baking time can vary depending on oven and your pan.\u00a0 You can help speed it along but stirring a couple times during baking and re-covering.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-74568-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">cup<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">369<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">43<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">52<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">815<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">1032<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">600<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">172<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #1e2945\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #1e2945\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-card-details\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Side Dishes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Ultra Creamy Mashed 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