Description
Silky “Creamy Mashed Potatoes” deliver luxurious comfort straight from classic American kitchens. Rich butter and smooth heavy cream elevate simple potatoes into a heavenly side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) russet potatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 0.5 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Enriching Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse potato chunks thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris, then place them in a spacious pot.
- Fill the pot with cold water, ensuring potatoes are completely submerged, and sprinkle in a generous pinch of kosher salt to enhance flavor during cooking.
- Position the pot on the stovetop and turn heat to medium-high, allowing water to gradually reach a rolling boil.
- Maintain a steady boil and cook potatoes for 15-20 minutes, periodically testing their tenderness by inserting a fork or knife into the largest chunk.
- Once potatoes easily yield to the utensil, carefully drain them in a colander, shaking gently to remove excess water.
- Return the drained potatoes to the hot pot, placing it back on the warm burner to evaporate any remaining moisture, which helps create a fluffier texture.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer, working quickly to maintain their heat and prevent cooling.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream, stirring continuously to create a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Transfer the creamy mashed potatoes to a serving dish, creating soft peaks with the back of a spoon for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Gently warm the heavy cream before adding to prevent cooling down the potatoes and ensure smooth, velvety texture.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the fluffiest, most luxurious mashed potatoes that absorb cream beautifully.
- Avoid overworking the potatoes when mashing to prevent a gluey, paste-like consistency; use a potato masher or ricer for best results.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with milk or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg