Amazingly Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Amazingly Creamy Mashed Potatoes, a recipe guaranteed to elevate your side dish game. Made with buttery Russet potatoes and infused with the subtle richness of garlic, this dish achieves a velvety-smooth texture thanks to the perfect blend of heavy cream and melted unsalted butter. Whether you mash by hand or use a mixer for extra creaminess, these mashed potatoes are seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chives for a pop of color and a hint of freshness, and serve alongside your favorite main courses for a crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality meal. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs Russet potatoes
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, roughly 2 inches wide.
Fill a large pot with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Place the potato chunks into the pot and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
While the potatoes are cooking, peel and lightly smash the garlic cloves. Add them to the pot with the potatoes for added flavor.
Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Test by piercing with a fork—it should slide in easily without resistance.
Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic well. Return them to the hot pot and let them sit for a minute to remove excess moisture.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over low heat until the butter is fully melted. Do not let the mixture boil.
Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth. For extra creamy texture, a hand mixer can be used at this stage.
Gradually add the warm butter and cream mixture to the potatoes while continuing to mash or mix. Adjust the amount of liquid to your preferred consistency.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish to your favorite main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 673 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
