Truffle Mashed Potatoes

These truffle mashed potatoes take everything you love about the classic and add a gentle touch of luxury. Creamy, comforting and infused with earthy truffle butter, they’re perfect for gathering around the table. A beautiful side dish for holidays, special dinners or anytime you want something a little extra without breaking the bank.

My Favorite Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a universal favorite for a reason. They’re welcome on just about every table. This version keeps everything you love about the classic, then adds a subtle upgrade with affordable truffle butter. Just enough luxury to make things interesting.

These truffle mashed potatoes feel special without being complicated, which makes them perfect for festive dinners but just as good on a cozy weeknight. If you love truffle flavor, this one’s hard to resist.

Why this fancy potato recipe works

• Fancy but foolproof – Whole truffles are expensive and hard to find, but truffle butter delivers that signature aroma at a fraction of the cost.
• Make-ahead friendly – These mashed potatoes reheat beautifully and stay creamy, making them ideal for any gathering alike.
• Irresistible flavor – Earthy truffle butter pairs perfectly with creamy potatoes.
• Versatile side dish – Delicious with short ribs and creamy chicken to a cozy beef stew. They also shine at family dinners, Valentine’s Day meals, or any holiday spread, from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Watch the recipe video

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Ingredients overview

These truffle mashed potatoes are nearly impossible to mess up. The ingredient list stays classic, with one key upgrade.

You’ll need potatoes, whole milk, truffle butter, salt, and black pepper.

One of my favorite tricks is boiling the potatoes unpeeled in chicken broth instead of water. If you prefer peeling first, that’s totally fine too, just don’t skip the broth.

How do truffles taste?

Truffles are a type of underground mushroom. The most common varieties you’ll come across are black and white truffles.

Black truffles are more widely available and have a deep, earthy flavor that works beautifully in sauces, butters, pasta, and creamy dishes. White truffles are more intense, with garlicky, musky notes and a powerful aroma. They’re usually shaved raw over finished dishes and come with a much higher price tag due to their rarity.

If you love truffle flavor, try my Truffled garlic bread or Truffle Alfredo ravioli next.

More mashed potato recipes

Mashed potatoes pair beautifully with meat, fish, mushroom dishes, and creamy sauces. If you’re in the mood to switch things up, try:

• Mashed potatoes with cream cheese
• Buttery mashed potatoes
• Cacio e pepe mashed potatoes
• Mashed potatoes with butternut squash
• Or explore all my latest sides in the Sides category

Best potatoes for truffle mashed potatoes

Yukon Gold potatoes are my top choice for truffle mashed potatoes thanks to their creamy texture and naturally buttery flavor. Red potatoes work well if you prefer a slightly firmer mash, while russet potatoes give you a lighter, fluffier result. All three pair beautifully with truffle butter, so it really comes down to texture preference.

Storing and reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, warm gently in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat with a splash of milk, stirring often. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.