Best 2 Rich And Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our collection of rich and creamy mashed potato recipes. From classic to unique flavors, discover the perfect side dish to elevate your meals. Whether you prefer fluffy whipped potatoes, cheesy scalloped potatoes, or a zesty horseradish twist, our carefully curated recipes cater to every palate. Dive into the world of mashed potatoes and elevate your culinary skills with each bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RICH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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These mashed potatoes are especially rich, thanks to the whipping cream. The pretty red potato skins peeking through the creamy mashed potatoes will draw comments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with the cream, butter, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RICH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Three key ingredients make up these rich and creamy mashed potatoes. You'll never make mashed potatoes another way again. Great for the slow cooker, too.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds Russet potatoes (about 7 large potatoes)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks.
  • Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and fill the pot with cold water, leaving about 2 inches at the top of the pan.
  • Place the pan on the stovetop on medium-high heat.
  • Allow the water to come to a boil, then turn the water down to medium heat.
  • Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain the water from the potatoes.
  • Put potatoes through a food mill or potato ricer for the fluffiest texture.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and salt.
  • Gently fold the potatoes using a rubber spatula until they are smooth and creamy. Be careful not to mix too hard because want to keep the potato fluffiness that ricing the potatoes give.
  • Serve warm.
  • You can top with butter, salt, chives or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For the creamiest mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot over low heat to dry out any excess moisture.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth, then gradually add the milk, butter, and cream until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These rich and creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or loaded with butter, cheese, or herbs, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting side dish, give this recipe a try!

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