Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe from natashaskitchen.com
Introduction
Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that goes well with almost any meal. They are creamy, comforting, and delicious. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make the creamiest mashed potatoes that you've ever tasted. This recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients. Once you've tried this recipe, you'll never go back to instant mashed potatoes again!
Ingredients
To make creamy mashed potatoes, you'll need the following ingredients:
1 kg potatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make the creamiest mashed potatoes:
Peel and chop the potatoes into small pieces.
Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any excess starch.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the butter, heavy cream, and milk to the pot.
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper, to taste.
Give the mashed potatoes a final stir to combine all the ingredients.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings of creamy mashed potatoes. The nutrition information per serving is as follows:
Calories: 365
Total fat: 26g
Saturated fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Sodium: 187mg
Total carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary fiber: 3g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 4g
Tips and Variations
Here are some tips and variations you can try to make your mashed potatoes even better:
For a twist on traditional mashed potatoes, try adding some roasted garlic to the mixture. Simply roast a head of garlic in the oven until it is soft and fragrant, then mash the garlic cloves into the potatoes.
If you're looking for a healthier version of this recipe, try substituting the heavy cream and butter with Greek yogurt and olive oil.
If you want to make your mashed potatoes even creamier, try using a hand mixer or a food processor to blend the ingredients together.
If you're short on time, you can use instant mashed potatoes instead of fresh potatoes. Simply follow the instructions on the package and add in the cream, butter, and milk to make them extra creamy.
Conclusion
Creamy mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that everyone loves. With this easy recipe, you can make the creamiest mashed potatoes that you've ever tasted. Just follow the simple instructions, and you'll have a delicious side dish that goes well with any meal.
