Description
Quick and creamy mashed potatoes perfect for hungry kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup cream
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme), chopped
- 1½ cups cheese (for gratins), grated
- ¼ cup oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Drain them and let steam dry in the pot for 2 minutes.
- Warm the butter and cream before adding to potatoes.
- Mash until smooth, then taste and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For the best texture, do not overboil the potatoes and always reheat with a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg