Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and heavy cream to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic if using.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, use a potato ricer.
- Experiment with different herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy, comfort food