Description
Silky “Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Savory Gravy” bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Smooth potato clouds meet rich, peppered gravy for a classic side dish that promises pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
Dairy:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning and Gravy Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Peel and quarter potatoes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Place potatoes in a large pot with cold salted water, ensuring water covers potatoes by 1 inch.
- Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes completely in a colander, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
- Return potatoes to the warm pot and mash using a potato masher or ricer for smooth texture.
- Incorporate softened butter and warm heavy cream into the potatoes, stirring gently until creamy and light.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy and golden.
- Sprinkle flour into melted butter, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour broth into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add soy sauce and onion powder, continuing to stir until gravy thickens and reaches a silky consistency.
- Simmer gravy for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer creamy mashed potatoes to a serving dish and ladle hot gravy over the top.
Notes
- Boil potatoes with skin on for extra nutrients and easier peeling after cooking.
- Use room temperature butter and cream to ensure smoother, lump-free mashed potatoes.
- Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest texture.
- Substitute dairy milk or plant-based alternatives for a lighter or vegan version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg