Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These perfect creamy mashed potatoes, made with herb and garlic butter and topped with chives are the perfect side for any meal!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, perfect mashed potatoes, thanksgiving sides
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 191kcal
- 1.5 Pounds Russet Potatoes
- 1.5 Pounds Golden Potatoes
- ½ Cup Garlic and Herb Butter
- ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1.5 Teaspoons Salt*
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper*
- 2 tablespoons Chives
Wash and cut all the potatoes into cubes (Peel if desired).
Fill Pot with cold tap water till potatoes are well covered
Add salt and pepper to the pot and boil on high till a knife slides in easily.
Strain Potatoes and let them sit in strainer for 5 minutes so all liquid evaporates
Slice the butter into thin slices and add to the potatoes
Mash just until they are smooth and no lumps can be seen.
Add the heavy whipping cream and mash some more.
Check the seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Chop ¼ cup Chives and mix in.
Top with a little more butter and serve.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg