Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these creamy mashed potatoes! Fluffy and rich with buttery goodness, each spoonful is a delightful experience that elevates any meal. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. With a hint of garlic and a luscious texture, your loved ones will keep coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (optional), minced or roasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain and Steam: Drain potatoes in a colander; let them sit for 5 minutes to steam off moisture.
- Mash: Return potatoes to the pot over low heat, add butter, and mash until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Add Cream: Gradually pour in heavy cream while mashing to reach desired consistency; season with salt and pepper.
- Enhance Flavor: Stir in roasted garlic if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg