Homemade Mashed Potatoes from Scratch

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: parsley

Green onions offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost

Peel and cut Russet potatoes into even chunks.

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover them completely with water.

Add about ½ teaspoon of salt to the water for flavor.

Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender.

Check if the potatoes are fork-tender by piercing them with a fork; it should glide right through.

Drain the potatoes and place them in a bowl.

In a separate container, heat butter and heavy cream together in the microwave for about 1 minute.

Using a hand mixer, whip the drained potatoes until they are fluffy.

Add the warm cream and butter mixture to the whipped potatoes and blend until combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens