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Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes

A classic side dish that everyone will go back for seconds - these Creamy Mashed Potatoes are made with simple ingredients but are packed with flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Vegetable Brush
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Chef's Knife
  • Dutch Oven
  • Potato Masher or potato ricer
  • Sauce Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic or garlic paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus extra for boiling potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • fresh parsley or chives optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • To begin, wash your russet potatoes and peel the skins.
  • Cut the peeled potatoes into even-sized pieces, then add to a large Dutch oven.
  • Pour enough water over the potatoes to cover them, and add a good amount of salt to the water.
  • Boil the potatoes on high for at least 20 minutes, until they are very fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small sauce pot, melt the butter and sauté the garlic on low heat until fragrant.
    Use a fork to smash the garlic cloves into the butter; this will infuse the flavor more.
  • Pour in the heavy cream, and milk into the garlic butter sauce pot. Stir well, and continue to simmer.
  • When your potatoes are done, drain them and add them back to the pan - but remove the pan from the hot stove burner.
  • Season the boiled potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the garlic cloves from your pot and set aside.
    Slowly pour the warmed butter and milk onto the potatoes, using a potato masher to get a smooth texture.
  • Stir in the sour cream using a wooden spoon, and top with optional fresh parsley or chives. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Tricks:
Boil your potatoes thoroughly. They should split apart with the touch of a fork without any extra pressure! This will allow for a smoother final product.
I've also used garlic paste in the butter and cream mixture instead of garlic cloves. With the paste, you don't have to remove the whole pieces of garlic before mixing in!
You can leave the skins on the potatoes for extra fiber. This will result in a bit more texture, but the skin also adds nutrients and flavor! 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg