Best Mashed Potatoes
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Best Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe calls for peeling and cubing russet potatoes, boiling them until fork-tender, and then draining. While still warm, the potatoes are combined with cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, and garlic salt. Mashing with a potato masher brings everything together into a creamy consistency customizable by texture preference. Additional salt and black pepper can be added to taste.
Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are preferred for their higher starch content which yields a fluffier and smoother mash. The cream cheese adds tang and silkiness, while the butter and cream enhance richness. Garlic salt with parsley flakes builds subtle savory notes without overpowering.
These mashed potatoes can be made ahead and kept warm in a buttered slow cooker with added cream for up to four hours. Stirring before serving helps maintain smoothness. This flexibility is useful for preparing dishes in advance for gatherings or meal planning.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup butter softened, salted
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons garlic salt with parsley flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place cut potatoes into a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the water.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and add cream cheese, butter, cream, and garlic salt.
- Use a potato masher to mash potatoes and combine ingredients until they are the consistency you prefer.
- Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
- Use Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for the fluffiest and smoothest mashed potatoes.
- These potato varieties absorb flavor better than others, enhancing taste.
- To keep mashed potatoes warm before serving, butter your slow cooker and add a few tablespoons of whipping cream.
- Set the slow cooker to low and keep mashed potatoes warm for up to 4 hours, stirring before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 975mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 613IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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