Creamy Mashed Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food Recipe You’ll Love
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with creamy mashed potatoes that are rich, buttery, and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add heavy cream and butter to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or cream cheese to the mashed potatoes.
- Use a ricer for smoother potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, comfort food, side dish