Description
Silky, rich, buttery, and lump-free mashed potatoes — the ultimate cozy side dish trending in winter for a reason.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into equal chunks. Boil until fork-tender.
- Drain and return potatoes to the pot. Heat 1 minute to remove excess moisture.
- Mash lightly, then add warm milk, warm cream, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
- Whip with a masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing.
- Stir in cream cheese if using for extra richness.
- Serve warm with melted butter on top.
Notes
Make ahead and store up to 3 days. Reheat gently with extra warm milk or cream for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, creamy, comfort food, winter, holiday, buttery