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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Three key ingredients make up these rich and creamy mashed potatoes. You'll never make mashed potatoes another way again. Great for the slow cooker, too.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes about 7 large potatoes
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted, 4 ounces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 8 grams

Instructions

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  1. Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into large cubes. 5 pounds Russet potatoes
  2. Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and fill the pot with cold water, leaving about 2 inches at the top of the pan. Place the pan on the stovetop on medium-high heat.
  3. Allow the water to come to a boil, then turn the water down to medium heat. Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  4. Drain the water from the potatoes.
  5. Mash the potatoes by mixing just until blended with an electric mixer, or use a potato masher. You can also rice the potatoes through a food mill.
  6. Stir in the cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and salt. 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup salted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  7. Gently fold the potatoes using a rubber spatula until they are smooth and creamy. Be careful not to mix too hard because want to keep the potato fluffiness.
  8. You can top with butter, salt, chives or parsley.

Notes

  • If you don't have time to rice the potatoes, simply use a handheld potato masher or a hand mixer on low speed to blend the ingredients.
  • Slow Cooker Potatoes
  • If desired, you can place the finished mashed potatoes in a crock-pot and turn it on low for 2-3 hours. I love the potatoes slow cooked this way. The edges get slightly browned and taste delicious! If you don't want the mashed potatoes to brown at all, be sure to stir the potatoes often, scraping the sides as you stir.

Nutrition Information

Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Potassium 808mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 10.8mg (12%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Potassium 808mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 12%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.