Description
Smooth, velvety Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Heavy Cream elevate comfort classics to pure indulgence. Silky potato clouds invite warmth and richness you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 3.5 pounds (1.6 kilograms) russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish Ingredients:
- Sour cream
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Carefully peel russet potatoes and slice into uniform, medium-sized cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Transfer potato chunks into a large pot, covering them with cold, generously salted water to enhance flavor from the initial cooking stage.
- Place pot on high heat and bring water to a rolling boil, then reduce temperature to maintain a gentle simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes using a colander, then immediately return them to the warm pot to allow residual heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Simultaneously, prepare cream mixture by gently warming milk, heavy cream, and butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Whisk cream cheese into the warm liquid blend until achieving a silky, uniform consistency without any lumps.
- Using a potato masher or ricer, break down potatoes into a smooth, creamy texture, progressively incorporating the heated cream mixture until achieving desired richness and consistency.
- Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped chives, crispy bacon bits, or a subtle sprinkle of paprika for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Pick starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture and best absorption of cream mixture.
- Warm cream and butter beforehand to prevent temperature shock and ensure smooth, lump-free mashed potatoes.
- Keep potatoes hot during mashing to maintain optimal consistency and prevent cooling down quickly.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent gluey potatoes; gently fold cream mixture for light, fluffy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg