Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes Recipe

By Charles K Published: February 14, 2022

• Yield: 4 Servings
• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 25 mins
• Ready In: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (Russet, Golden Yukon, or both) Mixed types of potatoes may yield the best results
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoon heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1. • 1 1/2 pounds of potatoes
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
   Peel potatoes and cut into quarters. Place potatoes in a pot and fill the pot with water until the surface of the water is about 1 inch above the potatoes. Add the salt.
   
   
2. Place on stovetop, on High heat and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce heat to Low, and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, util potatoes can be easily pierced with gentle pressure.
   
   
3. • 4 tablespoon heavy cream
   • 2 tablespoon butter
   Place butter and cream into a bowl and heat the bowl to melt the butter and cream together.
   
   
4. Drain the potatoes once they are ready, then mash them into small chunks.
   
   
5. • 1 tablespoon milk
   Add butter & cream mixture and milk to the mashed potatoes. Continue mashing and mixing until potatoes are smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.