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Chef’s Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

Ultra-smooth, buttery, and deeply comforting, these mashed potatoes are everything you want on a cozy table. Made with Yukon Golds and enriched with warm cream and butter, they deliver that luxurious, restaurant-quality texture right at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, French-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 stick butter unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic optional
  • salt to taste
  • white or black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
  • Drain and let steam dry in hot pot.
  • Warm cream, butter, and garlic gently.
  • Mash potatoes by hand to desired texture.
  • Gradually add warm cream mixture, stirring.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, use a potato ricer. Avoid mixers or processors to prevent a gluey consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal
Keyword buttery mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, smooth mashed potatoes, yukon gold potatoes
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