Mashed Potatoes with Peas
Transform your side dish game with these creamy Mashed Potatoes with Peas—a delightful twist on the classic comfort food! Fluffy Russet potatoes are blended with rich butter, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of garlic for a perfectly smooth texture. The addition of tender, sweet peas adds pops of color and bursts of natural flavor, making this dish as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes and seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper, this recipe is an easy choice for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve it alongside roasted meats or as a hearty standalone vegetarian option, and watch it become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into large, even chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about an inch.
Add a pinch of salt to the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, place the frozen peas in a small saucepan and add just enough water to cover them.
Bring the peas to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and return them to the pot.
Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes.
Use a potato masher or an electric mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, taking care not to over-mix, which can make them gluey.
Gently fold in the peas until they are well distributed throughout the potatoes.
Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the mashed potatoes with peas to a serving dish and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.7 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.1 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2623 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.6 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7151 mg | 152% | |
*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.
