Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a classic comfort food made with tender russet or Yukon Gold potatoes blended with butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and heavy cream for an extra rich texture. Seasoned with Lawry’s seasoned salt, black pepper, and kosher salt, these mashed potatoes are perfectly smooth and flavorful, ideal as a hearty side dish. After mashing on the stovetop, they’re finished in the oven with pats of butter melted on top, delivering a warm and luscious dish every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 lb. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Dairy & Fats
- 3/4 cup butter, plus more for topping
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniformly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Place them in a large pot filled with water and bring to a simmer. Increase heat and cook the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes until a fork easily slides through and they almost fall apart.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the dry pot and place it on the stovetop over low heat. Mash the potatoes while allowing steam to escape, which helps evaporate excess moisture and results in fluffier mashed potatoes.
- Add Dairy and Seasonings: Turn off the heat and incorporate the butter, softened cream cheese, half-and-half, and heavy cream into the mashed potatoes. Mash well to combine until smooth and creamy. Then, mix in the Lawry’s seasoned salt, black pepper, and kosher salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Heat in Oven: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a medium-sized baking dish. Dot the top with additional pats of butter. Place the dish in a preheated 350ºF (175ºC) oven and heat until the butter melts and the potatoes are warmed through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Notes
- These mashed potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Use the butter, cream, and cream cheese to enhance the richness and creaminess of the dish.
- For a smoother texture, consider using a potato ricer or food mill before adding dairy ingredients.
- Adjust seasonings according to your taste preference, adding more seasoned salt or pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/10th of recipe)
- Calories: 414
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
