Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Melissa
My Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a staple recipe that can be made any day of the week or on special holidays. I combine russets and Yukon Gold potatoes to get the perfect mashed potato texture. The addition of half and half steeped with garlic and a bay leaf really makes this recipe extra special.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 1/2 pound russet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Water to boil potatoes
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 garlic clove whole
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Use a vegetable peeler to peel all the potatoes. Chop the potatoes into large chunks and add them to a pot with water to prevent browning and oxidization. Once all the potatoes are peeled and chopped, dump out the water and then re-fill the pot with cool water until the potatoes are fully covered.
  • Next, add the salt to the pot. Place the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Use a sharp knife to test the doneness of the potato by inserting it into the enter of a potato- it should easily slide right through the center of the potato.
  • In the meantime, heat the butter and whipping cream in a separate pot on the stove until warmed through and set aside. Add the garlic and bay leaf and continue to steep over low heat while the potatoes cook.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and strain the potatoes using a colander. Return the potatoes to the pot on the stove over low heat. Add the butter and salt and pepper to taste and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Once half of the potatoes are mashed, add the milk and continue to mash until smooth. If you don’t have a potato masher, you can use a fork (I highly do not recommend putting them in the food processor since the potatoes will be really gummy).
  • Add the potatoes to a serving bowl and top with a pat of butter for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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