How To Make Homemade Creamy Mashed Potatoes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without fresh garlic's cost

Peel and chop potatoes into even-sized pieces.

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add butter and allow it to melt into the warm potatoes.

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or ricer until smooth.

Stir in heavy cream and milk until desired creaminess is reached.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix in minced garlic and chopped chives for added flavor.

Serve warm, garnished with additional chives if desired.

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