Absolute Best Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Absolute Best Mashed Potatoes
35 min.
6
701kcal

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Absolutely Delicious and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes: A Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Side Dish

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of the Absolute Best Mashed Potatoes, a delectable side dish that promises to elevate any meal. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only simple to follow but also yields mouthwatering results in just 35 minutes. Perfect for serving six, these mashed potatoes boast a rich and velvety texture, all while maintaining a satisfyingly sturdy consistency.

Crafted with a blend of heavy cream and unsalted butter, combined with the starchy goodness of russet potatoes, this dish is a celebration of comforting flavors and textures. The secret lies in the careful preparation of the potatoes, steamed to tender perfection and then mashed with precision for a silky smooth finish.

With a caloric breakdown that leans towards healthy fats and complex carbohydrates, these mashed potatoes offer a satisfying and well-rounded addition to your table. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply seeking to elevate your weeknight meals, this recipe is your ticket to culinary success.

So, grab your stand mixer, and get ready to whip up a batch of mashed potatoes that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfectly seasoned with salt and white pepper, and with the option to adjust the consistency to your liking, this recipe is as customizable as it is delicious. Get ready to fall in love with mashed potatoes all over again.

Ingredients

  • servings pepper white to taste
  • pint cup heavy whipping cream at room temperature
  • large baking potatoes firm scrubbed
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted at room temperature
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • stand mixer
  • skewers
  • tongs
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Pour water into a saucepan.
  2. Place a large steamer basket into the saucepan over (not touching) the water, and place the potatoes into the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan and basket with a lid, and steam potatoes until tender in the center, about 20 minutes. A skewer inserted into a potato should easily pierce the center. Using tongs to hold hot potatoes, peel them, and set aside. Reserve potato cooking water.
  3. Place 1 cup of cream and the butter into the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with mixing paddle, and start the machine on low speed.
  4. Mix until the cream and butter are blended; add potatoes, and beat until thoroughly mixed. As potatoes mash, gradually pour in remaining cup of cream. If potatoes are too stiff, beat in reserved potato cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. If potatoes are too runny, beat in instant mashed potato flakes, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories701kcal
Protein5.83%
Fat55.14%
Carbs39.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.13
Glycemic Load
52.44
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.813478314358%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:701.2kcal
35.06%
Fat:44.15g
67.92%
Saturated Fat:27.96g
174.77%
Carbohydrates:70.3g
23.43%
Net Carbohydrates:64.98g
23.63%
Sugar:4.6g
5.11%
Cholesterol:129.79mg
43.26%
Sodium:43.9mg
1.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.51g
21.01%
Vitamin B6:1.3mg
65.16%
Potassium:1619.65mg
46.28%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.34%
Vitamin A:1635.7IU
32.71%
Vitamin C:21.93mg
26.58%
Phosphorus:256.75mg
25.68%
Magnesium:92.96mg
23.24%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.32%
Fiber:5.32g
21.28%
Copper:0.42mg
20.81%
Iron:3.54mg
19.68%
Vitamin B3:3.88mg
19.41%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.41%
Folate:55.58µg
13.9%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.33%
Calcium:111.04mg
11.1%
Vitamin D:1.55µg
10.3%
Vitamin K:10.49µg
9.99%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.69%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.01%
Selenium:4.09µg
5.85%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.64%
Source:Allrecipes