Southern Sides
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, silky mashed potatoes made for catching gravy.
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Total Time
- 35 minutes
- Servings
- 8
Mashed potatoes are the quiet workhorse of Sunday dinner. Warm dairy and a light hand keep them fluffy instead of gluey.
They're the natural partner for smothered pork chops and pan gravy.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Silky texture
- Four ingredients
- Holiday staple
- Perfect for gravy
Ingredients
- 4 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3/4 cup warm heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Substitutions: Warm whole milk works for a lighter mash.
How to Make It
- 1
Boil
Cover the potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook 18 minutes until tender.
- 2
Dry
Drain and return to the hot pot for 1 minute to steam off moisture.
- 3
Mash
Mash with butter, then fold in the warm cream and season.
Recipe Tips
- Warm the dairy first so the potatoes stay hot.
- Don't use a food processor — it turns them gluey.
What to Serve With It
- Smothered Pork Chops — Seared bone-in pork chops braised in a silky onion gravy until fork tender.
- Southern Green Beans — Green beans slow-simmered with potatoes and smoked bacon until meltingly tender.
- Chicken and Dumplings — Tender chicken in a rich broth with pillowy dropped dumplings.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator
- Up to 3 days.
- Freezing
- Freeze up to 1 month.
- Reheating
- Reheat with extra cream over low heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Keep them warm in a slow cooker on low with extra butter.
Recipe Card
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, silky mashed potatoes made for catching gravy.
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 20 minutes
- Total
- 35 minutes
- Servings
- 8
Ingredients
- 4 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 3/4 cup warm heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cover the potatoes with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and cook 18 minutes until tender.
- Drain and return to the hot pot for 1 minute to steam off moisture.
- Mash with butter, then fold in the warm cream and season.
Notes
Sweet potato pie makes the natural finish to this menu.
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