Description
Silky whipped potatoes with cream elevate classic potato preparations to new culinary heights. Smooth, rich, and irresistibly creamy, these potatoes will charm dinner guests and satisfy comfort-seeking palates with their luxurious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt, plus extra for seasoning
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream
- chives for garnish
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel russet potatoes and cube into uniform 1-inch pieces to guarantee consistent cooking and texture.
- Initial Cooking: Place potato cubes in a heavy-bottomed pot, cover with cold water, and add kosher salt. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, simmering for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.
- Cream Mixture: Simultaneously, melt unsalted butter and heavy cream in a separate saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and maintain a silky consistency.
- Draining and Moisture Removal: Drain potatoes in a colander, shaking to eliminate excess liquid. Return to the warm pot to evaporate remaining moisture, ensuring a light, fluffy final texture.
- Whipping Process: Pour warm butter and cream over potatoes. Blend using a potato masher or electric mixer until achieving a velvety, cloud-like consistency, being careful not to overmix.
- Seasoning and Finishing: Fold in sour cream, additional salt, and freshly ground black pepper, distributing seasonings evenly while preserving the potatoes’ delicate structure.
- Presentation: Transfer to a serving dish, creating elegant swirls with a spoon. Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives on top for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Serving: Present immediately while potatoes remain hot and luxuriously creamy, delivering a comforting and indulgent side dish.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking and texture.
- Water Wisdom: Start with cold, salted water to enhance flavor and promote even cooking.
- Butter Blending: Gently melt butter and cream together at low heat to prevent scorching and maintain silky smoothness.
- Whipping Technique: Avoid overmixing when blending potatoes to preserve their light, cloud-like texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg