Smashed Potatoes
Buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes ready in 15 minutes. Boil, drain, and mash with cream and butter for a creamy side that pairs with anything.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, russet or Yukon gold
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Place in a pot, cover with cold salted water.
- 2
Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, 10–12 minutes.
- 3
Drain potatoes in a colander. Return to the pot.
- 4
Add butter and cream. Mash until smooth, leaving texture slightly fluffy.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- pot (at least 4 quarts)
- colander
- potato masher
- cutting board and knife
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