Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 serving
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts by peeling and quartering medium potatoes, which are then boiled salted until fork-tender. After draining, butter is added and the potatoes are mashed to break them up before incorporating heavy whipping cream. An electric hand mixer is used to whip the mixture until creamy and smooth, yielding a rich and velvety consistency.
The mashed potatoes have a soft, dense texture with a buttery flavor enhanced by the cream, making them suitable as a comforting side for a wide range of main dishes. The salt added during boiling ensures the potatoes are well-seasoned evenly throughout.
Ingredients
- 6 potato medium
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Peel potatoes. Rinse and cut each into 4 pieces. Place potatoes in a cooking pot, then salt and cover with water.
- Cook at medium-high for 30-45 minutes. Use a fork to poke through to make sure they are ready. Drain all water, add butter and mush through using a fork.
- Add heavy whipping cream and use an electric hand mixer to mix well until it’s smooth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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