Description
Buttery and silky smooth, these amazing mashed potatoes are perfect for Thanksgiving and beyond!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs (about 6 medium sized) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 5 TB unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- minced chives, optional
Instructions
- Add the cut potatoes to a large pot of salted, boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork tender, 25-30 minutes.
- Drain the water from the potatoes and add the butter, salt, pepper and heavy cream. Use a hand mixer to whip the potatoes to the desired consistency.
- Serve hot with additional butter and sprinkled with fresh minced chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 155.3 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.3 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 27.6 mg