Best Mashed Potatoes
Homemade mashed potatoes made with Russet potatoes, butter, and cream.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes peeled, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1” chunks
- ¾ cup unsalted, room temperature butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed (in the microwave is fine)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a medium-sized saucepan, fill to cover with water by 2 inches and place over medium-high heat. Allow to come to a boil and reduce to a rapid simmer. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Strain the potatoes and place back into the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the potatoes around until a slight film develops on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. This is an optional step, however it aids in releasing any excess moisture from the potatoes, making them lighter and fluffier.
- Add butter, cream, salt and pepper to the potatoes and mash using a wooden spoon, a whisk or a handheld mixer on low speed until smooth to your liking. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg