Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of these Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Velvety smooth and rich, these potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Seasoning and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: garlic powder or roasted garlic for extra flavor
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer until very tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain well and return potatoes to the hot pot. Mash until smooth using a masher or ricer.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in softened butter until melted. Gradually add warm milk and heavy cream, stirring until creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic. Serve hot with extra butter if desired.
Notes
- Warming the milk and cream prevents gummy potatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Yukon Golds yield a buttery flavor; Russets make fluffier mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
