How to make mashed Potatoes - Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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 cut the Yukon Gold potatoes into small squares.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water, about an inch higher than the potatoes.

Add 1 tsp of salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.

Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of homemade butter and 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the potatoes.

Heat the butter and cream mixture in the microwave for 20-25 seconds until melted.

Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to the mashed potatoes and mix with a wooden spoon.

Season with a couple shakes of salt and black pepper, then mix well.

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