Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Last updated on January 7th, 2026
Mashed potatoes are loved by all! These have all the good stuff in them! They’re buttery, comforting, and delicious! Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for your dinner, and they don’t take a ton of time to make! Plus, nothing compares to the real thing, they are an absolute classic! I like mine with a little bit of peel and chunk left in them to give the dish more texture! These go with almost anything and it’s a dish the whole family will enjoy!
Did you know?
Creamy mashed potatoes were first invented in France in the 1800’s! Antoine Parmentier, who was a pharmacist, campaigned to make potatoes popular in France – and that’s how the very first buttery mash was born!
And in the 1950’s, when researchers began experimenting with dehydrating foods for the military, they accidentally discovered that reconstituted potato flakes could make a pretty delicious version of mashed potatoes! That’s when instant mash was born! Super cool!
What ingredients do I need for this?
Baby Reds
Half and Half
Butter
Shredded Cheddar
Salt
Black Pepper
Oregano
Garlic Powder
Optional garnishes:
Green Onion
How do I make it?
In a large pot of salted water, boil potatoes for several minutes, until fork tender. Drain potatoes, add them back to the pot, and move to a cool burner. Shake the pot around a bit to let off some of that excess steam, mash potatoes with a masher to get your desired consistency. I like mine kinda chunky! You can also use a beater if you want them to be super smooth!
Slowly pour in half and half, stir to combine. Add in all other ingredients, mix well, and serve Creamy Mashed Potatoes with green onion garnished on top, if desired! Enjoy!
Tips:
- You can use whatever potato you want, it doesn’t really matter!
- If you don’t have half and half, splash in some milk instead. Cream cheese is another yummy addition along with sour cream!
- If you don’t have green onion, stir in some chives instead! Alternatively, some minced parsley would be a great garnish!
Need some main course inspo? Check out some more of my recipes here!
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby red potatoes scrubbed, partially peeled, and diced
- ½ cup half and half
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Optional garnishes:
- green onion
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, boil potatoes for 10 minutes, until fork tender.
- Drain potatoes, add them back to the pot, and move to a cool burner.
- Shake the pot around a bit to let off some of that excess steam, mash potatoes with a masher to get your desired consistency.
- Slowly pour in half and half and stir to combine.
- Add in all other ingredients, mix well, and serve Creamy Mashed Potatoes with green onion garnished on top, if desired!
Nutrition
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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