American🍚 Starches

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ~2 lb Russet or Idaho potatoes; ~1 tsp salt; ~½ cup milk; ~½ cup heavy cream; ~4 tbsp butter; ~3 tbsp cream cheese; ~½ tsp black pepper

⏱ 50 min

Luxurious and silky mashed potatoes enriched with cream, milk, butter, and cream cheese. A holiday classic that's simple yet indulgent, with a fluffy texture and rich flavor.

Adapted from a video by Laura in the Kitchen

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Ingredients

Russet or Idaho potatoes~2 lbest.
salt~1 tspest.
milk~½ cupest.
heavy cream~½ cupest.
butter~4 tbspest.
cream cheese~3 tbspest.
black pepper~½ tspest.

Steps

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1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Larger pieces absorb less water, resulting in fluffier mashed potatoes.
2
Rinse the potatoes and place them in a large pot with plenty of water and a generous pinch of salt. This seasons the potatoes from the inside out.
3
Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes depending on size. Drain and set aside.
4
Heat the milk, cream, and butter in a small saucepan over gentle heat until melted. Do not add cold milk or cream to the hot potatoes, as this can create an undesirable texture.
5
Mash the potatoes using a masher or ricer. Add the warmed cream mixture, cream cheese, additional salt, and plenty of pepper.
6
Adjust the consistency to your preference. Mash further if you prefer smooth, or leave chunky if you prefer texture.
7
Transfer to a shallow serving platter, top with a little butter and herbs, and serve with gravy alongside.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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