Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these creamy mashed potatoes served with a rich homemade gravy. Perfect for holiday dinners or any family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 cups Gravy
- for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- To serve, spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates and generously pour the rich homemade gravy over the top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding roasted garlic or cream cheese to the mashed potatoes.
- Make sure not to over-mash the potatoes to avoid a gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, comfort food, holiday side dish