Creamy Mashed Purple Potatoes
Transform your side dish game with these Creamy Mashed Purple Potatoes, a visually stunning and flavorful twist on the classic mashed potato recipe. Using vibrant purple potatoes, this dish not only adds a pop of color to your table but also delivers a buttery, rich, and garlicky flavor with perfectly smooth, creamy textures. Infused with fragrant garlic butter and a touch of indulgent heavy cream, these mashed potatoes are seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and an optional sprinkling of fresh chives for a hint of freshness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout side at your holiday feasts. Serve it alongside roasted meats or hearty vegetable dishes, and impress your family and guests with its vibrant appearance and melt-in-your-mouth taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds purple potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Peel the purple potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
Add a pinch of salt to the pot and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to brown the garlic.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and return them to the pot.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a handheld mixer until smooth.
Gradually add the butter and garlic mixture, ensuring it is well incorporated with the mashed potatoes.
Stir in the heavy cream, a little at a time, until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your deliciously creamy mashed purple potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.9 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.0 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2540 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 4186 mg | 89% | |
*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.
