Description
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy russet potatoes with rich butter and heavy cream for a truly indulgent side dish. This simple recipe guarantees fluffy, flavorful mashed potatoes that will impress at any gathering. Whether served alongside roasted meats or enjoyed on their own, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a family favorite, inviting everyone back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for boiling)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (optional, roasted)
Instructions
- Peel and cut russet potatoes into even chunks.
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Boil over medium-high heat until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot over low heat for 1 minute to steam off excess moisture.
- Off the heat, add butter and heavy cream; let it melt into the warm potatoes.
- Mash until smooth using a potato masher or ricer. Adjust consistency with additional cream if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg