Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Classic creamy mashed potatoes made from peeled russet potatoes, butter, and warm milk, seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds, peeled and cubed)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter (cubed)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover them completely. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Cook Potatoes: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes cook uncovered until they are easily pierced with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the water thoroughly after cooking.
- Mash and Mix: Return the drained potatoes to the saucepan or a large bowl. Add the warm whole milk or cream, cubed butter, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes using a masher or fork until the mixture is light, smooth, and fluffy.
Notes
- Warm the milk or cream slightly to help the butter melt easily and keep the potatoes hot while mashing.
- You can substitute butter with margarine or olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Season to taste, adding more salt or pepper as preferred.
- Use a potato masher for a chunkier texture or a hand mixer for ultra-smooth potatoes.
- Russet potatoes are preferred for their starchy texture that mashes well.
Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, side dish, comfort food, russet potatoes
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