Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe
Dive into pure comfort with our creamy mashed potato recipe! Fluffy, buttery, and perfectly seasoned, your ultimate side dish awaits.
Ingredients
- 1.4 kg potatoes Maris piper or Yukon gold
- 3 Cloves Garlic optional
- 60 Milliliters Salted butter Melted
- 180 Milliliters Heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes.1.4 kg potatoes
- Place them in a large pot of cold water with a pinch of salt.
- If using garlic, add the cloves to the pot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.3 Cloves Garlic
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander.
- In a small saucepan, warm the cream over low heat until just heated through.180 Milliliters Heavy cream
- Transfer the potatoes back to the pot. Add the melted butter and begin mashing with a potato masher or ricer. Gradually pour in the warm cream, mashing between additions, until the potatoes reach your desired creamy consistency.60 Milliliters Salted butter, Salt, Black pepper
- Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly and serve the mashed potatoes hot.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Potato Choice: Maris Piper and Yukon Gold are best for their creamy texture. Avoid waxy varieties for fluffier mashed potatoes.
- Garlic Option: Boiling garlic with the potatoes adds a subtle, rich flavor. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.
- Texture Tip: For extra-smooth potatoes, use a potato ricer or food mill instead of a masher.
- Butter and Cream: Adjust the butter and cream quantities for a richer or lighter texture. Warm milk can also substitute for cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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