Description
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort dish, offering a heavenly blend of silky texture and buttery flavor. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a creamy delight perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With just the right balance of seasonings, these mashed potatoes promise to elevate any meal and leave your guests asking for seconds. Discover how to create this classic side dish that’s both familiar and extraordinary!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for a minute.
- Return the potatoes to the pot; add butter and cream while still hot.
- Mash until smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg