Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Servings

Calories 308kcal

Peel potatoes, if desired, and remove eyes. Cut into 1" pieces.
Put potatoes into an 8-quart pot and cover with cold water.
Place pot on high heat until water comes to a boil. Boil for an additional 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft enough to pierce with a fork, and the fork comes right back out.
Drain potatoes and return to pot over low heat. Add butter pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mash a little with potato masher to melt butter.
Alternately mash and add cream ¼ cup at a time until potatoes reach a consistency that you prefer. I like to use all of it (or almost all of it).
If you are using a thinner liquid (milk or broth), you may find that you need less than the amount listed. Adding a little at a time ensures that your potatoes don't end up too runny.
Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Dairy-free - Replace the cream/milk with chicken or vegetable broth, and replace the butter with margarine to make this recipe dairy-free.

Vegan - Replace the cream/milk with vegetable broth, and replace the butter with margarine to make this recipe vegan.