Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that elevates any meal with their rich, buttery flavor and velvety texture. This classic side dish is perfect for everything from holiday feasts to casual weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a bowl of mashed potatoes that will impress your family and friends. The secret to achieving that ideal fluffiness lies in selecting starchy potatoes, properly cooking them, and incorporating cream and butter for maximum richness. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite proteins and vegetables, these creamy mashed potatoes are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds peeled russet potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the russet potatoes into even chunks, then place them in a large pot of cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, adding salt. Cook until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit for a few minutes to steam off excess moisture.
- Return the drained potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth, gradually adding butter.
- Stir in heavy cream until achieving your desired consistency and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm as an irresistibly creamy side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg