Description
This Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe makes the ultimate comfort food—rich, buttery, and perfectly fluffy! It’s an easy side dish everyone will love, ideal for family dinners or holiday feasts. 🥔✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter version)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or roasted garlic for extra flavor
- Chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain well.
- In the same pot, add butter, warm cream, and sour cream.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with more cream if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with chives or a pat of butter before serving.
Notes
💡 Tip: Warm the cream before mixing—it helps keep the potatoes light and fluffy! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Sunday dinners, or anytime you crave comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, easy mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, thanksgiving potatoes, buttery mashed potatoes