Description
These Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish—rich, buttery, and velvety smooth. Perfect for pairing with turkey, gravy, and all your holiday favorites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter and mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Add the Cream: Gradually pour in the heavy cream while continuing to mash, until the potatoes reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Season: Season generously with salt and pepper, tasting as you go to adjust.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chopped chives. Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, use room temperature butter and cream.
- You can add roasted garlic or other seasonings to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg