Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy mashed potatoes recipe that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Potatoes
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Cream or Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the Potatoes: Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and Return to the Pot: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to evaporate excess moisture.
- Add Butter and Cream: Add butter and cream (or milk) to the potatoes.
- Mash Until Smooth: Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season to Taste: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For extra flavor, add roasted garlic or cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg