Description
A classic side dish for any holiday meal, featuring smooth mashed potatoes topped with savory gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
- Add the warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the pot. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- For the gravy, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes topped with the gravy.
Notes
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use a potato ricer.
- You can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth for beef broth in the gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, gravy, holiday, side dish, creamy, potatoes, comfort food