Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes recipe. Made with simple pantry staples, these mashed potatoes are soft, buttery, and packed with flavor. Whether you're serving them as a side dish for Thanksgiving or enjoying them as a weeknight treat, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a family favorite. The secret to the best mashed potatoes lies in using high-quality Yukon Gold potatoes, plenty of butter, and just the right amount of cream. Get ready to experience mashed potato perfection!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Directions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the melted butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the pot with the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in gummy potatoes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh chives.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
