Linda's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Transform your classic side dish into a showstopper with Linda's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, the ultimate in creamy comfort food! This recipe combines perfectly boiled Russet potatoes with a luscious blend of melted butter, warm heavy cream, and whole milk, resulting in the dreamiest, cloud-like texture. Using a potato ricer ensures maximum fluffiness, while a touch of garlic adds optional depth of flavor for a gourmet twist. Finished with a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these mashed potatoes are smooth, flavorful, and irresistibly rich. Perfect as a holiday side or a weeknight comfort dish, this recipe is your go-to for the fluffiest mashed potatoes ever!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.25 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized 1-inch chunks for uniform cooking.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks (and optional garlic cloves if using) in a large pot. Cover them with cold water, ensuring the water is about 1 inch above the potatoes.

Step 3

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 5

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is just melted. Stir occasionally to combine and keep warm.

Step 6

Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for 1–2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.

Step 7

For extra fluffy potatoes, pass the drained potatoes through a potato ricer or a fine mesh sieve into the pot. If you don’t have a ricer, use a potato masher for a slightly chunkier texture.

Step 8

Slowly pour the warm cream and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes while stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon. Continue mixing until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if necessary to adjust the consistency.

Step 9

Season the mashed potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and, if desired, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy Linda's fluffy mashed potatoes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1185.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1941.9

Total Fat 114.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 313.3mg	0%
Sodium 2562.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 29.3g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 246.0mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 5233.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 41.8%