Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes: The Best Comfort Food Upgrade
These classic creamy mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food upgrade, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
- Add salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Add butter and heavy cream. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cream cheese or sour cream.
- Don’t over-mash to avoid a gummy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Classic Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Side Dish