Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
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American

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Buttery, creamy mashed potatoes served with a glossy pan-style gravy made from stock and browned butter. A dependable American side dish with enough savory depth for a holiday table or family dinner.

45 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the potato chunks in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by 3 cm, and add 8 g of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, until a knife slides through the centers without resistance.
2
Drain the potatoes thoroughly, return them to the warm saucepan, and set the pan over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally until excess moisture evaporates and the surfaces look dry.
3
Add 60 g of the butter and mash the potatoes until mostly smooth. Gradually mix in the warm milk, then season with the remaining 4 g salt and the black pepper. Cover and keep warm over the lowest heat while making the gravy.
4
Melt the remaining 25 g butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the roux is smooth and lightly golden with a toasted aroma.
5
Whisk in the warm stock a little at a time until smooth, then add the Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy is glossy and coats the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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6
Spoon the mashed potatoes into a warmed serving bowl, make a shallow well in the center, and ladle over the hot gravy. Serve immediately while the potatoes are fluffy and the gravy is steaming.
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Why this recipe works

Yukon Gold potatoes provide a naturally buttery texture, while a small amount of flour gives the stock-based gravy a silky, spoon-coating consistency without overwhelming the potatoes.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate the potatoes and gravy separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Cool them promptly before refrigerating.

How to reheat it

Reheat the potatoes gently in a covered saucepan over low heat, stirring in a splash of milk; warm the gravy in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking until smooth. Heat both until steaming hot.

Nutrition / serving

384kcal
7.28 gprotein
47.32 gcarbs
19.16 gfat
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Published 14 Aug 2026 · updated 14 Aug 2026