Best 10 Rich And Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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Mashed potatoes, a staple of comfort food, can be elevated from ordinary to extraordinary with the right ingredients and techniques. Whether you prefer a classic mashed potato recipe or something with a twist, there are endless possibilities to create a dish that is both rich and creamy. From choosing the perfect potatoes to mastering the art of whipping them to perfection, this article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate mashed potato experience that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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RICH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Three key ingredients make up these rich and creamy mashed potatoes. You'll never make mashed potatoes another way again. Great for the slow cooker, too.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds Russet potatoes (about 7 large potatoes)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks.
  • Place the cut potatoes in a large pot and fill the pot with cold water, leaving about 2 inches at the top of the pan.
  • Place the pan on the stovetop on medium-high heat.
  • Allow the water to come to a boil, then turn the water down to medium heat.
  • Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain the water from the potatoes.
  • Put potatoes through a food mill or potato ricer for the fluffiest texture.
  • Stir in the cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and salt.
  • Gently fold the potatoes using a rubber spatula until they are smooth and creamy. Be careful not to mix too hard because want to keep the potato fluffiness that ricing the potatoes give.
  • Serve warm.
  • You can top with butter, salt, chives or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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These mashed potatoes are especially rich, thanks to the whipping cream. The pretty red potato skins peeking through the creamy mashed potatoes will draw comments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with the cream, butter, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RICH & CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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It's a cinch to jazz up instant mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, then cook and serve them from a slow cooker. For a special touch, sprinkle this creamy mashed potatoes recipe with chopped fresh chives, canned french-fried onions or fresh grated Parmesan cheese. -Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-3/4 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups mashed potato flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a greased 4-qt. slow cooker, whisk the boiling water, milk, cream cheese, butter and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the potato flakes, garlic salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ULTRA CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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The secret to making these potatoes extra-flavorful is cooking them in chicken broth. Then they're mashed until perfectly smooth and creamy with just the right amount of butter, cream and pepper.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness¿ or Certified Organic)
5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoon butter
Generous dash ground black pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) Campbell's Turkey Gravy

Steps:

  • Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving the broth.
  • Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Serve with the gravy.
  • Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: Stir 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes
1 1/2 sticks softened butter, plus more for baking
1 1/2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Milk, if needed, for thinning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel the potatoes and rinse them in cold water. Chop the potatoes in fourths. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, and then return them to the pan. With the burner on low heat, mash the potatoes with a potato masher; the more steam that's released while you mash, the better. Mash for about 5 minutes. Turn off the burner.
  • Add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and seasonings. Stir to combine, and if the mixture needs thinning, add milk. Check the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the mashed potatoes into a large casserole pan. Dot the surface with butter. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY AND DECADENT MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: russet potato, bay leaves, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, heavy cream, whole milk, unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lb russet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
3 cups heavy cream
3 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes, bay leaves, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to a large pot. Pour in the cream and milk, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid, and discard the herbs and garlic. Press the potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
  • Add about 1½ cups of the reserved cooking liquid to the potatoes and stir until creamy. Add the butter, salt, and pepper, and stir to incorporate.
  • Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
  • Note: You can save any extra cooking liquid and use it to rehydrate leftover mashed potatoes the next day.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ULTRA CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Mashed potatoes are one of those "staple" recipes you must have, and this version won't let you down. Cooking the potatoes in chicken broth makes them rich and super flavorful. {Campbell's}

Provided by Alley Barbie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups Swanson chicken broth (Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic)
5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons butter
generous dash ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can campbell's turkey gravy

Steps:

  • Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving the broth.
  • Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency. Serve with the gravy.
  • Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: Stir 1/2 cup sour cream, 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve some for garnish), and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon.

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes with salt and pepper, butter, cream cheese and milk.
  • Serve hot with gravy of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5

CREAMIEST MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, fresh rosemary, garlic, butter, freshly ground black pepper, chive, gravy

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lb yukon gold potato
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 head garlic, crushed
butter, for serving
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chive, finely chopped, for serving
gravy, for serving

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to prevent discoloration.
  • Dice the potatoes into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes.
  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a soft boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir the potatoes around for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
  • Add the melted butter and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, a little at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
  • Top with a pat of butter, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle with chives, or gravy, if desired.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES II



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Creamy mashed potatoes with ranch seasoning in them. Grandma Jan's Thanksgiving dinner mashed potatoes. For a variation, try sprinkling your favorite shredded cheese over the top before baking.

Provided by AMANDA43

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 ounces cream cheese
⅓ cup butter
8 ounces sour cream
½ (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain water, and add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and ranch dressing mix. Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Spread evenly in a large baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 204.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Potatoes: Russet potatoes are the classic choice for mashed potatoes, but you can also use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamier texture.
  • Cut the Potatoes Evenly: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Don't Overcook the Potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will be gluey and lose their flavor.
  • Add Milk and Butter Gradually: This will help you achieve the desired consistency.
  • Season to Taste: Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings for mashed potatoes, but you can also add garlic, herbs, or cheese.
  • Use a Potato Ricer or Food Mill: This will give you the smoothest mashed potatoes.
  • Whip the Potatoes Until Fluffy: This will incorporate air and make the potatoes light and fluffy.
  • Serve the Mashed Potatoes Hot: They're best when served immediately after they're made.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal. With these tips, you can make the best mashed potatoes that your family and friends will love. Remember, the key to great mashed potatoes is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook them with care. Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and seasonings to find the perfect mashed potatoes for your taste.

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