Description
Cowboy Butter Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy red potatoes with a rich and flavorful cowboy butter that takes this classic dish to new heights. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions, these mashed potatoes are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a side dish that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pounds red potatoes
- 1 cup softened butter (cowboy butter)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash, peel, and quarter the red potatoes. Place them in a large pot with salted water to cover.
- Boil the Potatoes: Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook for about 25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot off heat. Mash until desired consistency is reached using a potato masher or fork.
- Add Cowboy Butter and Cream: Stir in most of the cowboy butter (reserve some for topping) and gradually mix in warm heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Season and Serve: Add kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm topped with reserved cowboy butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg