Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes with butter and heavy cream

January 22, 2026

Easy

Categories: Rita's Recipes Vegetables

Prep Time 10 min

Cook Time 20 min

Total Time 30 min

Servings

4

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel potatoes or not… personal preference

2. 2

   Boil potatoes until very soft

3. 3

   Add 3 tbsp of butter

4. 4

   Add ½ a cup of heavy cream

5. 5

   Mix with a masher until fluffy, adding heavy cream until it is the consistency you prefer

Simple, classic mashed potatoes that are always a crowd pleaser.

Source: Rita’s Recipe Book

# Mashed Potatoes {#mashed-potatoes}

- peel potatoes or not… personal preference  
- boil potatoes until very soft  
- add 3 tbsp of butter  
- add ½ a cup of heavy cream  
- mix with a masher until fluffy, adding heavy cream until it is the consistency you prefer