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Creamy Mashed Potatoes Butter Loaded Recipe Easy Ultra Smooth Fluffy Side

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This creamy mashed potatoes recipe is ultra smooth, fluffy, and loaded with butter, making it the perfect comfort food side for weeknight dinners and holiday feasts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes (or Yukon Golds)
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel your potatoes and cut them into roughly 1.5-inch chunks, ensuring pieces are similar sizes for even cooking.
  2. Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the potatoes well in a colander. Return them to the warm pot off the heat for 1-2 minutes to let excess moisture evaporate.
  4. Gently warm the butter and heavy cream together in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until the butter melts and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
  5. Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to break them down until mostly smooth. Gradually pour in the warm butter and cream mixture, mashing and folding as you go.
  6. Add salt to taste and a bit of black pepper if desired. The potatoes should be fluffy and creamy, not gluey or stiff.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or butter if needed.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix to avoid gummy texture; use a hand masher and mash gently.’, ‘Warm the butter and cream before adding to potatoes for ultra smooth texture.’, ‘Dry potatoes well after draining to prevent watery mashed potatoes.’, ‘Salt the boiling water to season potatoes evenly.’, ‘Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are best for fluffy texture; avoid waxy potatoes.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently on stove with splash of cream or milk; avoid freezing.’]

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