Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistibly creamy mashed potatoes. Made with simple ingredients, this dish features fluffy Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes blended with rich butter and velvety cream. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, each bite is a warm hug for your taste buds. Customize with herbs or toppings to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit in the colander for a minute to remove excess moisture.
- Return potatoes to the pot over low heat. Add butter and cream, mixing gently until combined.
- Mash the mixture using a potato masher until desired smoothness is achieved. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg