Velvet Mashed Potatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Velvet Mashed Potatoes
45 min.
12
259kcal

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Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of Velvet Mashed Potatoes, a side dish that promises to elevate any meal. Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or casual dinners with friends. With each serving containing a comforting 259 calories, these mashed potatoes are not only delicious but also a satisfying addition to your plate.

What sets Velvet Mashed Potatoes apart is their irresistibly smooth texture, achieved through a careful blend of tender boiling potatoes, rich cream cheese, and buttery goodness. The secret lies in the technique: boiling the potatoes until they are fork-tender, then mashing them to perfection while gradually incorporating milk for that fluffy finish. The result is a velvety side that complements everything from roasted meats to savory vegetarian dishes.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The combination of cream cheese and butter adds a luxurious touch, while the hint of salt and pepper enhances the natural flavors of the potatoes. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with a side dish that’s not just a complement to your meal, but a star in its own right!

Ingredients

  • 12 medium potato boiling peeled cut into large pieces (4 pounds)
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • 0.5 package cream cheese softened cut into cubes and (8-ounce size)
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in Dutch oven.
  2. Add potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake pan with potatoes over low heat to dry.
  3. Mash potatoes in large bowl until no lumps remain. Beat in milk in small amounts, beating after each addition (amount of milk needed to make potatoes smooth and fluffy depends on kind of potatoes used).
  4. Add cream cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein7.8%
Fat39.34%
Carbs52.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.08
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.210869488509%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
1.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.27kcal
12.96%
Fat:11.64g
17.91%
Saturated Fat:3.84g
24%
Carbohydrates:35.2g
11.73%
Net Carbohydrates:31.57g
11.48%
Sugar:3.84g
4.26%
Cholesterol:11.34mg
3.78%
Sodium:259.79mg
11.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.19g
10.38%
Potassium:1008.72mg
28.82%
Vitamin C:18.34mg
22.23%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.88%
Phosphorus:157.62mg
15.76%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.24%
Fiber:3.63g
14.51%
Copper:0.29mg
14.38%
Magnesium:49.86mg
12.46%
Vitamin B3:2.47mg
12.37%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.28%
Vitamin A:504.52IU
10.09%
Folate:39.29µg
9.82%
Iron:1.57mg
8.71%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.13%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.6%
Vitamin K:6.45µg
6.15%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.42%
Calcium:52.18mg
5.22%
Selenium:2.17µg
3.09%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.69%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.88%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.12%