Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy mashed potatoes and gravy recipe. Each bite of fluffy, buttery potatoes paired with savory, rich gravy creates a delightful experience that brings warmth to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut russet potatoes into even chunks. Place in cold salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then drain well.
- In the same pot over low heat, combine drained potatoes with butter, cream/milk, and salt. Mash until smooth.
- For gravy, melt butter in another pot over medium heat; whisk in flour until golden brown (about one minute).
- Gradually add broth while whisking until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm mashed potatoes topped generously with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg