Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate side dish that adds warmth and comfort to any meal. This indulgent recipe features fluffy Russet potatoes blended with rich butter and heavy cream, creating a velvety texture that’s irresistible. Perfect for holidays or simple weeknight dinners, these mashed potatoes are sure to impress your family and friends, transforming everyday meals into memorable occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cube the Russet potatoes into equal-sized chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam for a minute to remove excess moisture.
- Return the potatoes to the pot and mash until smooth or leave slightly chunky if preferred.
- Stir in melted butter, then gradually add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg