Description
Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any meal. Perfectly buttery and rich, these mashed potatoes are a go-to side dish for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to elevate your dining experience with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves roasted garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into 2-inch chunks.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender; drain in a colander.
- Let the potatoes sit for a few minutes to steam dry.
- Return the potatoes to the pot; mix in the warm unsalted butter and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Mash using a potato masher or ricer until smooth or desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg