Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, smooth mashed potatoes made with just four ingredients—potato, butter, cream, and salt. Ready in under 20 minutes and perfect alongside ham, roasted vegetables, or anything on your plate.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks, place in a pot, cover with cold salted water.
Step 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, ~12 minutes.
Step 3
Drain well in a colander, return to the hot pot off the heat.
Step 4
Add butter and cream, then mash with a potato masher until smooth and fluffy.
Step 5
Stir in salt and adjust to taste, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- potato masher
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