Description
These Best Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate creamy, buttery side dish made with Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, heavy cream, and butter. Perfect for holiday feasts, Sunday dinners, or any cozy night in, this easy mashed potato recipe is rich, fluffy, and ready to impress. Great with gravy or served plain!
Ingredients
3 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel the potatoes and cut into evenly sized chunks.
2. Place in a large pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
4. Drain and let sit to remove excess moisture.
5. Mash using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.
6. Warm cream and butter together, then slowly stir into mashed potatoes.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, use a potato ricer instead of a masher.
Don’t skip letting the potatoes steam dry after draining—it prevents watery mash.
Always warm your cream and butter to help blend smoothly into the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg