Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a classic side dish that combines fluffy potatoes with rich cream and butter for a deliciously smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and heavy cream to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or herbs to the potatoes while boiling.
- Use a potato ricer for an even smoother texture.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg