Description
A creamy and flavorful side dish made with russet potatoes, butter, and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup warm whole milk or cream (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for boiling water)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced or roasted (optional for aromatic flavor)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the russet potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
- Place the potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the hot pot for one minute.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes while gradually folding in the unsalted butter.
- Slowly add warm whole milk or cream, mixing gently until the desired smoothness is reached.
- Transfer the buttery mashed potatoes to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of milk or cream for your preferred consistency.
- For extra flavor, add roasted garlic.
- Serve hot for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg