5-Ingredient Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Herbs
Mashed potatoes without the drama. Steamed russets get mashed with butter and heavy cream for a silky, rich result. Seasoned just right with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs, they’re the kind of mashed potatoes you can make on a whim and still impress. Perfect for any meal that needs a cozy, no-fuss side.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3/4 cup water, (enough to steam the potatoes in the pot)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- salt + pepper to taste, (start with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and taste and adjust from there)
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- First things first, steam the potatoes. Place the chopped potatoes in a pot with cold water. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat. Steam the potatoes for about 20-25 minutes until they are tender enough to mash. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher, then add heavy whipping cream, butter, salt, dried parsley, and black pepper. Mix until all is well combined.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve and enjoy!
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 255kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 19mg, Potassium: 495mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 656IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1mg
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