Description
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, enveloping you in creamy, fluffy goodness that melts in your mouth. This easy recipe brings nostalgic flavors to your dinner table, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a delightful side dish that elevates any meal and satisfies everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of cold water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them steam dry for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and heavy cream together.
- Pour the mixture over the drained potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg