Description
Elevate your classic mashed potatoes with a rich, nutty flavor from brown butter for a creamy and comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Potatoes (preferably Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 cup Cream
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the brown butter, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For extra creaminess, consider mixing in sour cream or cream cheese, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg