Perfect Mashed Potatoes
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 605
- Total Fat
- 46
- Saturated Fat
- 27
- Carbohydrates
- 42
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 6
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 133
- Sodium
- 839
- Total: 50 min
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
4 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
Kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Freshly ground black pepper
Snipped chives, for garnish
Olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 25 minutes.
- Place the cream and milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Drain the potatoes well and get out any additional water. Process them in batches through a ricer set over a large bowl. Fold in the butter and stir in the warm cream/milk mixture in parts until you achieve a smooth and velvety consistency. Season the mashed potatoes well with salt and pepper. Keep warm in a covered bowl set over a simmering pot of water.
- When ready to serve, garnish with snippets of chives and a drizzle of olive oil.