The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
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The Creamiest Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe involves cutting peeled russet potatoes into chunks and boiling them until tender in chicken broth, which both cooks and flavors the potatoes. After draining, the potatoes are combined with salted butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt. Using a hand mixer or masher, the mixture is whipped until light and creamy. The result is mashed potatoes with a smooth texture and a balanced richness from dairy and broth.
The use of chicken broth instead of water adds a savory depth, while cream cheese contributes tang and velvety mouthfeel. Buttermilk adds slight acidity and moisture, rounding out the flavors. The whipped technique ensures an airy, fluffy consistency without lumps.
These mashed potatoes complement a variety of main courses and are especially fitting for large family meals or holiday dinners. They can be kept warm in a crockpot on low or warm settings for up to four hours, providing convenient timing for serving.
Ensuring the potatoes are fully tender before mashing is key to achieving smoothness. Adjust salt to taste for balance.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potato washed and peeled
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Peel and rinse potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes or chunks. Place the potatoes into a large pot. Pour in chicken broth. Potatoes should be just covered with liquid.
- Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the potatoes from the broth and put the cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the butter, cream cheese, buttermilk, and salt. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes and other ingredients until light, fluffy, and creamy (3-5 minutes), or use a potato masher or a potato ricer. Serve hot.
Notes
- After cooking, keep mashed potatoes warm in a crockpot on low or warm setting for up to 4 hours before serving.
- This makes them practical for large meals like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1380mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1439mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 32.6mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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