Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes
Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes are lush, velvety red potatoes blended with butter and heavy cream for a rich, smooth bite with gentle sweetness and plenty of seasoning. They feel indulgent yet straightforward, ideal alongside roasts or festive mains when you want a comforting, elegant side. Serve piping hot to showcase their buttery texture and warmth.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them; bring to a boil. Cook until they are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Add the butter to the potatoes in the pot. Mash with a potato masher, ricer, or mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in the heavy cream until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
- Calories 340.96 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 4.6 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 39.88 g 15%
- Total Fat 18.02 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 11.24 g High 56%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.98 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 8.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.16 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 47.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 969.47 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 40.82 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Holiday Only Mashed Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Heavy Cream, Red Potato, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 340.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Heavy Cream, Red Potato, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 340.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes healthy?
- Holiday-Only Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 340.96 calories and 4.6 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 11.24 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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