Description
Mashed potatoes are the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any meal. Creamy, buttery, and incredibly easy to make, this dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With a fluffy texture and rich flavor, these mashed potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds. Elevate your dining experience with this classic recipe that pairs beautifully with any main dish or can be enjoyed on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks. Rinse under cold water.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let steam dry for a couple of minutes for fluffiness.
- Add hot butter to the potatoes; mash until smooth.
- Gradually mix in milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg