Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
A classic, creamy mashed potato recipe perfect for Thanksgiving, made with russet potatoes, butter, and heavy cream for a rich and buttery side dish. It's smooth, comforting, and pairs beautifully with turkey and gravy.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- to taste salt & pepper
Instructions
- Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for about 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot or a large bowl.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Stir in the butter and heavy cream until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally with gravy or other toppings.
Notes
- For a fluffier texture, you can use a hand mixer to mash the potatoes.
- Add roasted garlic or cream cheese for extra flavor.
- You can adjust the cream and butter to get the desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scoopCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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