Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our creamy mashed potatoes recipe. This nostalgic favorite brings warmth to any meal, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy dinner at home. Made using starchy russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, these mashed potatoes are enriched with rich unsalted butter and heavy cream, resulting in a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly cracked pepper, they serve as an ideal side for roasted meats, gravy, or alongside your favorite vegetarian dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Place the potato chunks in a pot of cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and allow them to steam dry for 5 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Gradually mix in melted butter and warmed heavy cream, adjusting for desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, consider adding roasted garlic or fresh herbs like chives or rosemary during the mashing process.- If you're short on time, you can peel and cut the potatoes ahead of time and store them submerged in water until you're ready to cook.- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with almond milk or coconut cream along with vegan butter.