Description
Elevate your comfort food game with these rich and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 to 2-inch chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of cold salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to dry for a minute.
- Add the unsalted butter to the hot potatoes and let it melt.
- Mash the potatoes until creamy using a potato masher or ricer.
- Incorporate heavy cream gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, or keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
For extra creaminess, warm the mashed potatoes before serving and add a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg