3-Ingredient Italian Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Prep Time:
9 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
  1. Place the unpeeled potatoes in a pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch.
  2. Bring the water to a gentle boil, add salt, and cook for about 30-35 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a toothpick.
  3. Heat the cream in a small saucepan on medium-low until warm, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  4. Drain the potatoes and cut them in half.
  5. While the potatoes are still hot, carefully pass the potato halves, cut side down, through a potato ricer, collecting the riced potato in a mixing bowl. Remove the skins from the ricer occasionally to prevent clogging. Alternatively, cool the potatoes slightly, peel with a paring knife, and mash in a bowl with a potato masher.
  6. Gradually pour the warm cream into the bowl while whisking well until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  7. Add the nutmeg and salt and whisk until evenly combined.
  8. Taste and adjust for salt and nutmeg, and serve hot.