Description
This recipe for creamy mashed potatoes delivers perfectly smooth, buttery, and rich potatoes that make an ideal side dish for holiday meals or any comforting dinner. Made with russet potatoes, butter, whole milk, and heavy cream, these mashed potatoes offer a silky texture and classic flavor that pairs beautifully with turkey, gravy, or roasted meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dairy
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Drain and Return: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly, then return them to the pot to evaporate any remaining water and keep warm.
- Add Dairy: Add the unsalted butter, whole milk, and heavy cream to the potatoes while still warm, preparing them for mashing.
- Mash Until Smooth: Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the potatoes with the dairy ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Season to Taste: Finally, season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper, adjusting the flavor to your preference before serving.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best fluffy texture.
- Warm the milk and cream slightly before adding to keep potatoes hot and smooth.
- For extra creaminess, add a bit more butter or cream as desired.
- Avoid over-mashing to prevent gluey potatoes.
- Mashed potatoes can be made a few hours ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving side, comfort food, buttery mashed potatoes
