Black Folks Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Who’s ready for Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes? 

I am! 

But only if it’s this authentic soul food mashed potatoes recipe.

You’ll never look at this ultimate comfort food the same way again once you’ve tried this Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes recipe. 

What are Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes?

Want the creamiest mashed potatoes?

Soul food mashed potatoes are an indulgent twist on your favorite Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or soul food Sunday dish! 

These whipped potatoes are so good. They’ll make your Thanksgiving meal shine like an angel!

And it doesn’t have to be a holiday or special occasion to grace your table with these homemade whipped potatoes.

How do you make Black folks creamy mashed potatoes?

All you need are simple pantry staples like potatoes, milk, butter, and some savory soul food seasonings. And voila! With an Instant Pot – and in only three simple steps, you’ll have delicious creamy potatoes – made the soul food way!

How do you make the perfect mashed potatoes?

For the creamiest mashed potatoes and fluffy mashed potatoes, here’s what you need:

Kitchen equipment for this soul food mashed potatoes recipe

• Instant Pot pressure cooker
• Instant Pot trivet rack (optional)
• Potato masher

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Ingredients for Black folks creamy mashed potatoes

• 3 pounds of small red potatoes or gold potatoes
• 1 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians)
• ½ cup of milk
• ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon of Weber garlic and herb seasoning (or similar)
• 1 teaspoon of salt 
• ½ a teaspoon of black pepper 
• ¼ cup of fresh parsley

Instructions Black folks creamy mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot

1. Wash and scrub the potatoes. I like to use this handy vegetable scrubber HERE.
2. Open the Instant Pot lid and place the Instant Pot trivet rack inside the stainless-steel inner pot. (The trivet rack isn’t required – but it keeps the potatoes above the liquid in the pot, so they’re steaming instead of boiling.) 
3. Add the potatoes inside the pot.  
4. Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes.
5. Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
6. When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes.
7. To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
8. Use an oven mitt to remove the trivet rack from under the potatoes.
9. Mash the potatoes inside the inner pot, mashing until you reach the desired consistency. Be careful not to overwork the potatoes, so they don’t lose their fluffy texture.
10. Add the milk, whipping cream, butter, seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley to the mashed potatoes.
11. Use a rubber spatula to fold in and combine all the ingredients carefully.
12. Serve Black folks creamy mashed potatoes from inside the Instant Pot inner pot or transfer to a serving dish, and enjoy!

What do you serve with this Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes recipe?

Pick your favorite Southern soul food to pair with this goes-with-almost-anything side dish. Here are a few all-time favorites:

• Black folks Southern soul food meatloaf
• Black folks Southern turkey recipe
• Black folks soul food chicken pot pie
• Black folks pineapple glazed ham
• Black folks Southern fried chicken

What can you add to soul food mashed potatoes?

Favorite toppings to add to mashed potatoes include sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits, or even chili!

Soul food creamy mashed potatoes are also scrumptious when scooped and dipped with cornbread.

Black folks creamy mashed potatoes recipe FAQs

What ingredients are in Black Folks mashed potatoes?

What ingredients make these the perfect mashed potatoes?

Mashed potatoes are commonly served as the main course alongside turkey and ham at many households for Southern and soul food Sunday dinners and holidays. 

Why, you ask?

Because the ingredients are simple to make up this favorite dish!

What goes in homemade mashed potatoes?

• Potatoes – You can use red or gold spud or Russet potatoes. Peel on or off. 
• Chicken Broth – This is one of the secret Southern ingredients for making homemade mashed potatoes. You could use water, but the chicken stock is an easy way to enhance the flavor without adding lots of salt.
• Milk – Milk is another necessary component that goes into every batch of made-from-scratch mashed potatoes.

Black folks have forever used milk as a key ingredient to add a silky texture to Southern comfort foods recipes like this one and baked mac and cheese. 

Other ingredients that go into these Black folks’ creamy mashed potato goodies are garlic and herb seasoning salt, pepper, fresh parsley, and heavy whipping cream.

What type of potato makes the best creamy mashed potatoes?

Potatoes are a highly versatile vegetable. You can fry them, mash them, or even make French fries with them! 

But what type of potatoes are best for creamy mashed potatoes? 

Yukon gold potatoes are often considered the best type of potato for making creamy mashed potatoes because they have a low amount of starch. And high amounts of buttery flavor – yum!

Yukon golds also have a fluffy texture that is perfect for mashing into creaminess! In addition, they’re moist, buttery, and have a good texture when mashed. Yukon Golds also hold their shape well during cooking, which means that they don’t turn into mush like other varieties of potato do.

How do you keep mashed potatoes warm?

The easiest way is to keep the cooked potatoes in the Instant Pot on the ‘keep warm’ setting.

Can you reheat mashed potatoes?

Yes, you can reheat mashed potatoes. However, the best way to do it is by adding a few tablespoons of milk or heavy cream and warming them in the microwave for a few minutes or in the Instant Pot on the ‘keep warm’ setting until they’re heated through. 

Can these Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes be made ahead?

If you’re cooking mashed potatoes ahead of time, transfer them to a large bowl and cover them with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. 

How long can you keep mashed potatoes in the fridge?

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can you freeze these creamy mashed potatoes?

Leftover food is sometimes even better the second time around! For example, it’s okay to freeze leftover mashed potatoes; they’ll still taste great when you’re ready to eat them again. 

How do you refresh mashed potatoes?

Place leftovers into an airtight container or a plastic freezer bag. Then flatten out the wrinkles before placing the bag in the freezer, so when it’s time for thawing, the flavor gets evenly dispersed.

Can you use any milk for mashed potatoes?

How do you make mashed potatoes creamy?

Typically, whole milk is used for this Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes recipe because the milk creates a silky, creamy texture. You could even mix two different types like half and half or whole and skim! It’s fine to use any type of milk that you prefer for your perfect consistency.

While I’ve found milk and heavy cream to be the best for creamy mashed potatoes, some other acceptable swaps for this recipe are cream cheese, half and half, or sour cream.

Do you peel potatoes before boiling or pressure cooking for mashed potatoes?

Peeling potatoes before boiling them is a debate that has been going on for years. Some people feel that it’s best to peel the potato because it will reduce the time spent cooking and make the mashed potatoes smoother.

Others believe that if you don’t peel your potatoes, they’ll be more flavorful with more texture. 

So what should you do? 

Ultimately that depends on you. It’s entirely up to you to peel or not to peel your potatoes before boiling or pressure cooking!

So, will red skin potatoes would work in this soul food recipe?

The short answer is yes! Red skinned potatoes have a firmer texture than yellow or white potatoes, so it really helps to pressure cook these. Once they’re mashed with butter and milk, you get an excellent consistency!

Can you use salted butter?

If you’re making mashed potatoes, the butter must be at its best. In this recipe, I use unsalted to control how salty the recipe becomes because of the additional Southern soul food seasonings. 

What did you think about this recipe for Black folks’ creamy mashed potatoes?

Who has the best mashed potatoes?

This creamy Southern soul food mashed potatoes recipe is the best I’ve ever had – and hands down my family’s favorite, too! 

The perfect consistency with perfectly combined seasonings and ingredients make this a must-have for the dinner table for any occasion – including just because!

If you like this recipe, you’ll love these best Southern cooking Instant Pot recipes for beginners!

Have you had soul food creamy mashed potatoes?

Would you make them? 

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