Ingredients
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- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks.
- Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and return to pot over low heat for a minute to evaporate moisture.
- Add butter first, allowing it to melt, then mix in heavy cream while mashing until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm beside your favorite proteins or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg