Description
This creamy mashed potatoes recipe combines russet or Yukon Gold potatoes with rich butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, and heavy cream to create a velvety, flavorful side dish. Seasoned with Lawry’s seasoned salt, black pepper, and kosher salt, these mashed potatoes are perfect for holiday dinners or everyday meals. The final step of warming them in the oven with pats of butter ensures a smooth, indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 lb. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
Dairy & Seasonings
- 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
- 1/2 to 1 tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- 2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized pieces. Place them in a large pot of simmering water.
- Cook Potatoes: Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a fork slides through easily and the potatoes begin to break apart.
- Drain and Steam Off: Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the dry pot and set it on low heat to let off steam while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Add Ingredients and Mash: Turn off the heat. Add butter, softened cream cheese, half-and-half, and heavy cream to the potatoes. Mash thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Season: Add Lawry’s seasoned salt, black pepper, and kosher salt to taste. Stir well and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Warm in Oven: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a medium-sized baking dish. Place a few pats of butter on top and heat in a 350ºF oven until the butter melts and the potatoes are heated through.
Notes
- Mash the potatoes directly in the pot over low heat after draining to evaporate excess moisture for a fluffier texture.
- Softened cream cheese adds richness and a creamy texture beyond traditional mashed potatoes.
- You can prepare the mashed potatoes ahead of time and reheat them in the oven just before serving.
- Adding pats of butter on top before warming enhances flavor and gives a glossy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
