Description
Creamy Southern Mashed Potatoes elevate comfort cuisine with rich, buttery goodness that whispers pure Southern hospitality. Potato perfection awaits you, promising a delectable side dish that celebrates classic home cooking with irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) russet potatoes
- 8 cups (1.89 liters) water or broth
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Peel Russet potatoes and slice each into uniform 3-4 piece segments. Thoroughly rinse potato pieces in a large bowl to eliminate excess starch, ensuring even cooking and cleaner flavor profile.
- Transfer potato pieces to a large pot and cover completely with water or broth. Select broth for enhanced taste complexity. Heat liquid to a rolling boil over medium temperature, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes using a colander, allowing moisture to completely evaporate. Melt butter in a spacious sauté pan over gentle heat, creating a luxurious foundation for mashing.
- Reintroduce drained potatoes to the butter-coated pan. Employ a potato masher to break down potato pieces, creating a textural landscape. Gradually incorporate heavy cream, integrating smooth, velvety consistency.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue mashing and stirring until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Optional: preserve occasional potato chunks for rustic character. Adjust seasoning to personal preference, ensuring balanced flavor throughout.
Notes
- Choose Russet potatoes for their high starch content, which creates the fluffiest and most creamy mashed potatoes with a perfect texture.
- Rinsing potato pieces before cooking helps remove excess surface starch, preventing gluey or sticky mashed potatoes.
- Swap water with chicken or vegetable broth to add depth and richness to the potato base, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Adjust the mashing technique based on preference – use a masher for rustic chunks or a hand mixer for ultra-smooth, whipped potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg