Samuel Huynh
@samhuynh
Creamy Holiday Mashed Potatoes
These creamy holiday mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for your festive gatherings. Made with red potatoes, butter, and heavy cream, they are rich, smooth, and full of flavor, making them a must-have for any holiday meal.
Details
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:5
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 5 pounds, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup
- 1 cup
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Creamy Holiday Mashed Potatoes.
Step 1
Start by peeling and quartering your red potatoes, then place them in a large pot.
Step 2
Cover the potatoes with water and bring it to a vigorous boil over high heat.
Step 3
Once the water is bubbling away, lower the heat and let the potatoes simmer until they are fork-tender, which should take about 20 minutes.
Step 4
After they’re cooked to perfection, drain the potatoes thoroughly.
Step 5
Now, return the drained potatoes to the pot and add a generous amount of butter.
Step 6
Grab your potato masher, ricer, or mixer, and mash the potatoes until they’re beautifully smooth and creamy.
Step 7
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, mixing as you go until everything is well combined and luscious.
Step 8
Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste, giving your mashed potatoes that perfect flavor.
Step 9
Serve them hot, and watch as they become the star of your holiday table, bringing warmth and comfort to every bite.
Step 10
Enjoy the smiles as your loved ones dig in!.