We made these 30 Minute Whipped Potatoes and they are perfection. DELICIOUS, dreamy, creamy, and the easiest version of mashed potatoes ever. These potatoes are a true home crafted recipe from LaughingSpatula and I guarantee that you will LOVE THEM.
How to make perfect Whipped Potatoes
To start, peel and cut 4 large russet potatoes into approximately 1 1/2 inch vertical slices. This makes roughly 4-6 servings, so if you are making this for a large crowd for Thanksgiving or another big family get together, keep that in mind and double it if needed. Cutting the potatoes into vertical slices allows them to cook faster, and more evenly.
Boil them in salted water until they can be poked easily with a fork, and are soft enough to break in half. Drain, and add them to a stand mixer (or a bowl with a hand mixer will work as well). Mix on medium for 2 minutes, with the butter.
Once the potatoes are whipped for 2 minutes on medium, they should be a mostly even consistency. Next, we’ll add heavy whipping cream, and sour cream.
This is the final stage of mixing before we add to our pan- make sure to scrape the sides to ensure all potato-ey goodness is incorporated. Once fully mixed, pour potatoes into casserole dish.
See the consistency of these ‘taters? They are divine. Creamy, rich, delicious, and they are SO easy. I top mine with melted butter and parsley, but they are just as simple and delicious on their own without anything added.
Got questions about these Whipped Mashed Potatoes? We have you covered! If you have more questions, feel free to comment on the recipe and we’ll get right back you.
What kind of potatoes should I use?
- We used Russet Potatoes, but you could modify this recipe with ANY type of potato, just be conscious of using the same amount of potato for ingredient ratio sake. Sweet potatoes would be SO GOOD served this way!
What can I do to lighten up these whipped mashed potatoes?
- Well, these are an indulging side dish, but you could certainly lighten them up by using low fat greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and cutting the amount of butter in half. You could also use low fat milk instead of heavy whipping cream.
How can I add more variation of flavor?
Here’s some ideas!
- Add in garlic powder, or even fresh chopped garlic if you like a little bit of tang, along with
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of chopped bacon, and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with green onions for a loaded version of mashed potatoes.
- If you enjoy an herb flavor, when mixing add in fresh herbs; 2 tbsp thyme, 1 tbs rosemary, and 1 tbsp parsley.
Need a meal to go with these delicious mashed potatoes? We have a few for you.
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- Easy Salisbury Steak
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- Perfectly Pan Cooked Steak
Are you a potato fiend? We are the potato experts, check out these other tried and true recipes!
- Fondant Potatoes
- Roasted Lemon Chicken with Rosemary and Potatoes
- Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
- Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Autumn Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Maple Cider Dressing
To all things creamy and delicious! – Rachel
30 Minute Whipped Potatoes
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Electric Hand Mixer Required
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes each potato should be at least 8 ounces
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste white pepper works best but is not required
- melted butter and chopped parsley optional for topping
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds.
- Place potatoes in large pot, and fill with cold water. Bring to boil. When potatoes are fork tender and soft throughout, drain potatoes into a colander.
- Add potatoes to a stand mixer along with butter (they should sitll be warm enough to melt the butter) and mix with whisk attachment on medium for 2-3 minutes, or until no more large chunks are present.
- Add in heavy whipping cream, sour cream, salt and pepper and continue to mix for another minute, or until fully incorporated. Scrape sides as necessary ensuring smooth texture throughout mixing bowl.
- Top with melted butter and parsley if desired; serve and enjoy!
Linda says
Awesome! I never made mashed potatoes that weren’t lumpy before. The stand mixer was brilliant and the recipe was excellent! Thank you for making our Thanksgiving mashed potatoes a hit!