Description
Creamy mashed potatoes are a classic side dish made with butter, cream, and potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter and heavy cream to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or herbs.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, potatoes, comfort food