Yummy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and endlessly comforting, these Yummy Mashed Potatoes are a must-try side dish for any occasion. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, a luxurious blend of whole milk and heavy cream, and a generous amount of melted butter, this recipe delivers the ultimate crowd-pleasing mash. The potatoes are boiled to fork-tender perfection, then mashed and seasoned with a delicate balance of salt and ground black pepper for a subtle yet satisfying flavor. For an extra touch of freshness, garnish with chopped parsley. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for serving six, these mashed potatoes are ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or any meal that calls for a hearty, homemade side. Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, buttery mashed potatoes, comfort food side dish, easy mashed potatoes recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks, approximately 1-2 inches wide.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and fill with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about an inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes cook, heat the milk, heavy cream, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted. Stir occasionally and set aside; do not boil.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the hot pot to evaporate any remaining water. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher, ricer, or fork until they reach your desired consistency.
Gradually add the warmed milk mixture to the mashed potatoes, stirring or mashing to combine. Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve your preferred texture.
Season the mashed potatoes with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and the ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting as necessary.
Garnish the mashed potatoes with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.3 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 4925 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.8 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5309 mg | 113% | |
*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.
