Description
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, embodying warmth and indulgence in every creamy, buttery bite. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a fluffy side dish that elevates any meal, from weeknight dinners to festive feasts. Perfectly seasoned and customizable, these mashed potatoes will impress your family and friends while providing the nostalgic joy of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs peeled starchy potatoes (like Russets)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves roasted garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into 1-2 inch chunks for even cooking.
- Boil potatoes in salted water over medium-high heat until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and let them sit briefly to remove excess moisture.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
- Gradually mix in softened butter and heavy cream until desired creaminess is achieved. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with melted butter or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg