Amazingly Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Amazingly Creamy Mashed Potatoes, a recipe guaranteed to elevate your side dish game. Made with buttery Russet potatoes and infused with the subtle richness of garlic, this dish achieves a velvety-smooth texture thanks to the perfect blend of heavy cream and melted unsalted butter. Whether you mash by hand or use a mixer for extra creaminess, these mashed potatoes are seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chives for a pop of color and a hint of freshness, and serve alongside your favorite main courses for a crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality meal. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs Russet potatoes
• 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, roughly 2 inches wide.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Place the potato chunks into the pot and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, peel and lightly smash the garlic cloves. Add them to the pot with the potatoes for added flavor.

Step 4

Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Test by piercing with a fork—it should slide in easily without resistance.

Step 5

Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic well. Return them to the hot pot and let them sit for a minute to remove excess moisture.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over low heat until the butter is fully melted. Do not let the mixture boil.

Step 7

Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth. For extra creamy texture, a hand mixer can be used at this stage.

Step 8

Gradually add the warm butter and cream mixture to the potatoes while continuing to mash or mix. Adjust the amount of liquid to your preferred consistency.

Step 9

Season the mashed potatoes with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.

Step 10

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm as a delicious side dish to your favorite main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1483.1 grams (1483.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2530

Total Fat 152.10g	195%
Saturated Fat 90.00g	450%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 426mg	142%
Sodium 4971mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 252.60g	92%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 34.20g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 6423mg	137%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.4%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 40.2%