Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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4.7
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts with peeled, cubed russet potatoes boiled until fork tender. After draining, the potatoes are mashed with softened cream cheese, melted salted butter, heavy cream, and salt. The cream cheese adds tang and extra creaminess, while the butter and cream contribute smoothness and richness.
Mixing the potatoes gently preserves some fluffiness without overworking them into glue. The texture is soft and creamy with a slight rich tang from the cream cheese. These mashed potatoes can be served alongside meat or vegetable mains for a classic comfort meal.
For variations, slow cooking the mashed potatoes in a crockpot on low for 2-3 hours creates slightly browned edges and deeper flavor. If reheating, stir occasionally to prevent browning. This method allows for easy preparation and holding before serving.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potato about 7 large potatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter melted, 4 ounces, salted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 8 grams
Instructions
- Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into large cubes. 5 pounds Russet potatoes
- 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.
- 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.
- Drain the water from the potatoes.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- You can top with butter, salt, chives or parsley.
Notes
- If a food mill is unavailable, use a handheld masher or mix gently with a mixer on low speed to avoid overworking the potatoes.
- For a different texture, slow cook mashed potatoes in a crockpot on low for 2-3 hours; stirring regularly prevents uneven browning.
- You can top the mashed potatoes with additional butter, salt, chives, or parsley for garnish and flavor enhancement.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% 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.
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