These Creamy Traditional Mashed Potatoes are rich, smooth, and delicious topped with butter and optional gravy. They make a terrific holiday side dish or whenever you crave a solid mashed potatoes recipe!
– 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes halves and quarter the large ones, peeled (optional), rough parts removed– 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature, 2 sticks. divided, cut 1 stick into pats of butter
Place on the stovetop over high heat, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer, cooking for a total of 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.