Description
Creamy, buttery, and full of flavor, these perfect mashed potatoes are a staple side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic, chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal-sized chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
- Add heavy cream and butter to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with garlic or chives.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a rich, buttery flavor. To infuse extra flavor, consider infusing the cream with garlic before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg