Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for creamy mashed potatoes. Perfectly buttery, smooth, and rich!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into equal-sized pieces.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, cream, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in sour cream for extra richness.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream with chicken broth.
- Try adding garlic for a flavorful twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Side Dish