Description
These Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a classic side dish perfect for any occasion. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, milk, and cream, these mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Serve them alongside your favorite main dishes for a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Cook Potatoes: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Add the butter and mash the potatoes until mostly smooth.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Gradually add the warmed milk and heavy cream, stirring until the potatoes are creamy and smooth.
- Season and Serve: Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, substitute roasted garlic for garlic powder.
- You can keep the mashed potatoes warm by placing the pot over very low heat and covering until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
