Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your classic side dish game with these luxurious Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes, the perfect combination of creamy texture and tangy flavor. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, rich unsalted butter, and the velvety decadence of crème fraîche, this recipe takes mashed potatoes to gourmet levels in just 35 minutes. The addition of warm whole milk ensures ultra-smooth consistency, while a sprinkle of fresh chives adds a delicate, herbaceous finish. Perfect for everyday meals or special occasions, these mashed potatoes are a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to roasted meats, hearty stews, or holiday feasts. Simple to prepare yet irresistibly sophisticated, this dish is sure to become your new go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Crème fraîche
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, roughly 2 inches wide.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and warm the milk. Do not let the milk boil; just heat it gently until warm.
Once the potatoes are done, drain them thoroughly, then return them to the pot. Let them sit in the pot for 1-2 minutes on low heat to help evaporate any remaining moisture.
Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps.
Stir in the warm butter, milk, and crème fraîche. Mix until the potatoes are fluffy and creamy.
Season the mashed potatoes with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and the ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 853 mg | 18% | |
*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.
