Description
This is the best mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving. Creamy, buttery, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter and heavy cream.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or cream cheese.
- Serve hot for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: best mashed potatoes recipe thanksgiving