In this post I’m sharing how to prepare Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
Y’all know I love to share easy to follow recipes with you. Sometimes I realize that I’ve missed sharing something basic, that everyone loves……like comforting mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes are always a favorite for most people.
I’m going to share how I make the perfect creamy mashed potatoes every time. I’m not kidding when people are always asking how I make them because they are so good….and there’s a little secret ingredient in there. A friend of mine, Kandy, of nearly 20 years now shared this trick and I’ve been doing it ever since. Remember, it’s a secret, shhhhhh….don’t’ tell.
Ingredients
- 6 Medium Russet Potatoes ?
- Water, for boiling
- 1 Stick Butter, softened and room temperature
- 1/4 c Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tbs Mayonnaise, preferably Dukes
Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Perfectly creamy and delicious mashed potato side dish recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 Medium Russet Potatoes
- Water, for boiling
- 1 Stick Butter, softened and room temperature
- 1/4 c Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tbsp. Mayonnaise, preferably Dukes
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, rinse, and slice into even as possible slices. Add the sliced potatoes to a pot for cooking. Slicing them as evenly as possible allows for cooking to be even throughout the potatoes.
Add enough water to the pot to cover the potatoes (to about 1/2" above the potatoes). Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the potatoes begin to boil, reduce the heat to medium high, and continue to boil for 15 minutes. - Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander. Drain them well! Watery potatoes don't make good mashed potatoes.
- Add softened butter to a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes a minute or two to get things started. Stop and scrape down the bowl to be sure all potato chunks are down in the area so you can get to everything with the mixer. Add salt, pepper, heavy cream, and mayonnaise. Continue to mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 408mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
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Barbara Miller
Thursday 27th of April 2023
I've used this recipe and we love these mashed potatoes. TY
Julia Jordan
Thursday 27th of April 2023
I'm so glad that you enjoy them, Barbara! Everyone always loves when I make these for dinner gatherings. I love them too! ~Julia
mickey
Thursday 24th of August 2017
nice
Angie Church
Sunday 14th of May 2017
I love potatoes they go so well with many of my meals. This will go in the to try soon pocket and most likely show up on next weeks menu thanks for sharingcome see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Cindy
Sunday 7th of May 2017
I will have to try your recipe-it sounds delicious!