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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the best mashed potatoes recipe ever! Learn chef Anthony Bourdain's secrets for the fluffiest and creamiest homemade mashed potatoes.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 666 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds (120g) medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and halved
- kosher salt
- 6 ticks unsalted butter cold, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes
- 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.
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Notes
- Recipe source: Food and Wine.
- Serve the mashed potatoes with the following recipes: steak, pork or chicken for a complete meal plan.
Nutrition Information
Serving
10people
Calories
666kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
38g
(190%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
791mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1873IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666
% 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.