Description
Silky, fluffy, and buttery — these perfect creamy mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food! Ideal for family dinners, holidays, or anytime you crave a rich and smooth side dish. 🥔✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup warm heavy cream or milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Let them sit for a minute to release steam.
- Mash the potatoes with butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually stir in warm cream or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra creaminess, use a potato ricer instead of a masher and warm the butter and milk before adding them — it keeps your mash silky and smooth!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, mashed potato recipe, fluffy mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, comfort food