Silky Stove-Top Potato Purée

Ingredients

- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon salt, divided
- Ice-cold water (enough to cover potatoes)

Instructions

1. Prepare Potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes into a large pot. Cover with ice-cold water and add 2 teaspoons of salt.

2. Boil Potatoes: Set the pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring to a rolling boil and let simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately Pt15M (15 minutes).

3. Drain and Dry: Drain the water from the pot and return potatoes to the stove. Heat over low temperature for 2-3 minutes to dry out excess moisture.

4. Mash Potatoes: Using a potato masher or a ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth.

5. Incorporate Butter: Gradually add the cubed butter, mashing continuously until fully incorporated for a silky consistency.

6. Add Cream: Heat the heavy cream gently in a separate saucepan over low heat until warmed through. Slowly stir the warm cream into the mashed potatoes.

7. Season to Taste: Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and adjust to taste as needed. Stir until everything is well-combined and serve immediately.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

potato purée, mashed potatoes, creamy potatoes, buttery mashed potatoes, elegant dinner side, stovetop potatoes, rich potato dish, gourmet potato recipe, dinner side dish, comfort food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1500

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