Description
Mashed potatoes are a timeless comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any meal. Creamy, fluffy, and deliciously buttery, this classic side dish is perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Elevate your culinary experience by customizing with herbs or cheese, making it a versatile addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Place peeled potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Drain and Steam Dry: Drain potatoes and let them steam dry for a few minutes.
- Mash: Return potatoes to the pot over low heat and add butter and cream. Mash until smooth.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; feel free to add garlic powder or herbs if desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra butter or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 363mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 33mg