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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Cultural Context

Creamy mashed potatoes are a beloved staple in American cuisine, often served during family gatherings and holiday feasts. This dish symbolizes comfort and home-cooked meals, bringing people together around the table. Variations exist worldwide, with different regions adding local flavors or ingredients, but the classic version remains a favorite for its creamy texture and rich taste.

AmericanUSside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 tbsp. butter
2 cup chicken broth
1 rosemary sprig
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

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

1

Peel and chop potatoes into even-sized pieces.

2

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with chicken broth.

3

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

4

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

5

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

6

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

7

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth.

8

Stir in heavy cream until desired creaminess is reached.

9

Season with ground black pepper to taste.

10

Mix in Worcestershire sauce and chopped rosemary for added flavor.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashing

Equipment Needed

large potpotato mashermeasuring cupscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mashed PotatoesWhipped Potatoes

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