Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These creamy mashed potatoes are delicious enough to be a part of your holiday spread, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Add the potatoes and salt to a large pot, then fill the pot up with water to cover an inch over the potatoes and place over medium-high heat.
- 2. Let the potatoes come to a low boil, then cook for 15 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- 3. Strain the excess water from the potatoes, then return to the pot. Mash with a potato masher, then stir in the cream, butter, and pepper. Taste for seasoning and add salt, if needed, then serve.
Notes
- For dairy-free: substitute full-fat coconut milk for the cream, and your favorite vegan butter or olive oil for the butter.
- For Whole30: substitute full-fat coconut milk for the cream, and ghee for the butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg