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Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe

Mashed Potato Recipe

This Mashed Potato Recipe is creamy, buttery, and easy to make ahead. It is made with starchy potatoes, warm cream, butter, salt, and black pepper for a smooth restaurant-style side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb starchy potatoes peeled and cut into chunks (1 kg)
  • 1 cup heavy cream half-and-half, or milk (250 ml)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 60 g
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
To serve:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter optional
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or parsley
  • Extra black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Potato masher
  • Small saucepan
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into similar-sized chunks.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then cook until the potatoes are very tender.
  4. Drain well and return the potatoes to the hot pot for 1 minute to remove extra moisture.
  5. Mash the potatoes until smooth.
  6. Warm the cream and butter in a small saucepan until the butter melts.
  7. Add the warm cream mixture to the potatoes a little at a time, stirring gently.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Serve warm with olive oil or melted butter, herbs, and extra black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, use starchy potatoes and avoid overmixing.
  • Warm cream and butter before adding them to the potatoes so the texture stays creamy.
 

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