Description
These Best Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and perfect for any meal. Made with russet potatoes, cream, and butter, this mashed potatoes recipe is a classic comfort food side dish ideal for holidays, dinners, and special occasions.
Ingredients
3 pounds russet potatoes
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup whole milk
1 stick unsalted butter
1.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks.
2. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
3. Boil until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
4. Drain and return to pot. Let sit on low heat to evaporate moisture.
5. Warm the cream, milk, and butter in a saucepan.
6. Mash the potatoes, gradually adding the warm mixture.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic if using.
8. Serve hot with a pat of butter on top if desired.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes like Russets for the fluffiest texture.
Warming the dairy before mixing helps absorb flavor evenly.
For extra depth, try adding roasted garlic or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled and Mashed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg