Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for enhancing your Thanksgiving table. This recipe features buttery, fluffy potatoes that melt in your mouth, delivering a rich and velvety texture. With just a few quality ingredients and simple steps, you can create a crowd-pleasing side dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering. Ideal for family dinners or holiday feasts, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a large pot with cold water and add a pinch of salt.
- Boil over high heat until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Let the potatoes steam in the pot for a couple of minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Add butter and heavy cream while mashing until creamy and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg