Nora Ephron's Mashed Potatoes

Experience the ultimate comfort food indulgence with Nora Ephron's Mashed Potatoes, a recipe that elevates a classic side dish into pure culinary bliss. Made with fluffy, fork-tender Russet potatoes, rich heavy cream, and creamy whole milk, these mashed potatoes are luxuriously smooth and buttery with just the right touch of seasoning. The recipe takes a thoughtful approach by gently warming the milk and cream for optimal flavor infusion and incorporating a final step of drying the potatoes for perfect texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is a perfect addition to any holiday feast or weeknight dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and enjoy potatoes that are nothing short of soul-satisfying. Perfect for potato lovers and fans of elegant-yet-simple comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches each. This ensures they cook uniformly.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and fill it with cold water until the potatoes are fully submerged. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer until they are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

While the potatoes cook, heat the heavy cream and whole milk together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Do not let this mixture boil.

Step 5

Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Place the pot back on low heat for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture from the potatoes.

Step 6

Add the butter to the potatoes and begin mashing using a potato masher or ricer. Gradually pour in the warm cream and milk mixture while continuing to mash, until the potatoes reach your desired consistency.

Step 7

Season the mashed potatoes with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and the ground black pepper. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish.

Step 9

If desired, garnish the mashed potatoes with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1367.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2370.5

Total Fat 155.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 440.6mg	0%
Sodium 4984.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 311.8mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 5301.8mg	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: 59.7%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 35.0%