Description
Silky mashed potato perfection highlights this classic American side dish with rich, indulgent flavors. Creamy potatoes blended with heavy cream promise a luxurious complement to any main course you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) russet potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 0.5 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly rinse potato chunks under cool water, removing all dirt and debris, then transfer to a large pot.
- Boiling: Fill pot with cold water, covering potatoes completely, and add kosher salt. Heat to medium-high until water reaches a vigorous boil, cooking for 15-20 minutes.
- Doneness Check: Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork; potatoes should easily break apart when fully cooked.
- Draining and Drying: Drain potatoes in a colander, shaking gently, then return to the hot pot to evaporate remaining moisture, promoting a light, fluffy texture.
- Mashing and Creaming: Using a potato masher or ricer, quickly break down potatoes while they’re still hot. Gradually fold in heavy cream, stirring continuously to achieve a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Seasoning and Finishing: Enhance flavor with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly. Transfer to a serving dish, creating elegant peaks with the back of a spoon for a visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Select Potato Variety: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes with perfect texture.
- Prevent Waterlogging: Drain potatoes completely and return to hot pot to evaporate moisture, ensuring a light and airy consistency without excess water.
- Warm Cream Technique: Heat heavy cream before adding to potatoes to maintain temperature and create smoother, more luxurious mashed potatoes.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mash gently and mix minimally to prevent potatoes from becoming gluey or developing a gummy, paste-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg