Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Description
The recipe for Creamy Mashed Potatoes starts by boiling peeled and halved Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until fully tender. After draining and allowing moisture to evaporate briefly, the potatoes are forced through a ricer into a saucepan, ensuring an even and finely textured mash. Gentle heating over moderate heat helps evaporate excess moisture and avoids a watery mash.
Cold, cubed unsalted butter is gradually incorporated by stirring to achieve a creamy and rich mouthfeel. Finally, heavy cream is added along with more salt to enhance flavor. The method yields mashed potatoes with a smooth and fluffy texture ideal as a side dish for meats like steak, pork, or chicken.
Serving immediately preserves the creamy texture, and the neutral flavor works well alongside savory mains. The recipe is straightforward but emphasizes technique to prevent lumpiness and maintain optimal creaminess.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds (120g) potato peeled and halved, medium Yukon Gold
- kosher salt
- 6 ticks butter cold, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes, unsalted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and simmer until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and let the potatoes stand in a colander for 3 minutes.
- Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large saucepan.
- Cook over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the potatoes are hot and steam begins to rise, about 2 minutes. They will start to stick to the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Add the butter cubes one-fourth at a time, stirring constantly until fully incorporated. Stir in the heavy cream and season generously with salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally creamy texture.
- Passing potatoes through a ricer ensures smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes.
- Add cold butter gradually while stirring to maintain creamy consistency.
- Serve mashed potatoes immediately with dishes such as steak, pork, or chicken for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10people | |
| Calories | 666kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1873IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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