Description
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy mashed potatoes that you’ll love making at home. These luxuriously smooth and rich mashed potatoes are perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prep potatoes: Peel and chop potatoes into equal-sized chunks for even cooking
- Start cooking: Place potatoes in pot, cover with cold water, add salt, bring to boil
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until fork-tender throughout
- Drain: Drain potatoes and let sit briefly to steam off excess moisture
- Add dairy: Return potatoes to pot over low heat, add butter and cream
- Mash: Mash until smooth and creamy using masher or ricer
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and optional roasted garlic to taste
Notes
- Start potatoes in cold water for even cooking from center to edges, preventing mushy exteriors
- Warm your cream slightly before adding to prevent temperature shock and ensure smooth mixing
- Never use a food processor or blender, which breaks down starch and creates gluey texture
- Add butter first, then cream gradually while mashing for optimal consistency control
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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