Creamy Mashed Potatoes

5 from 9 votes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the best mashed potatoes recipe ever! Learn chef Anthony Bourdain's secrets for the fluffiest and creamiest homemade mashed potatoes.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: American Recipes

Cuisine: potatoes

Keyword: Mashed Potatoes

Servings: people

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

4 pounds (120g) medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
kosher salt
6 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and let stand in a colander for 3 minutes.
Pass the potatoes through a ricer into the large saucepan.
Cook over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the potatoes are hot and steam starts to rise, about 2 minutes; they’ll start to stick to the bottom of the Dutch oven.
Add one-fourth of the butter cubes at a time, stirring constantly until incorporated. Stir in the heavy cream and season generously with salt. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe source: Food and Wine.

Serve the mashed potatoes with the following recipes: steak, pork or chicken for a complete meal plan.

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