Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Smooth, buttery bliss in a bowl

Prep Time 2 min
Cook Time 8 min
Serving Size 2
Recipe Type Microwave Oven

This Creamy Mashed Potato recipe turns a simple ingredient into something extraordinary. Velvety and full of flavor, it blends butter, garlic powder, cream cheese, and sour cream into perfectly mashed potatoes. A gentle microwave method keeps things fuss-free, while sieving the mash adds a restaurant-worthy finesse. While the potato may have arrived in India centuries ago, it’s now a beloved staple in homes across the country. This dish is a comforting companion to hearty meals or a star on its own—classic, dependable, and utterly satisfying from the first bite to the last.

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
2 tbsp butter
3-4 tbsp heavy cream
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp cream cheese

Method

Take the potatoes and gently poke holes using a fork.
Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook at 100% micro power level for about 8 minutes.
Once cooled, peel and mash together in a bowl.
Add butter, mix well and pass the mash through a sieve.
Stir in warm milk or cream gradually until you reach your desired texture. Season with salt and pepper.
Finally, add the garlic powder, sour cream and cream cheese.
For extra smoothness, you can microwave the mash for another 30 seconds and give it a final stir.

Did you know?

It came from South America, but today it’s the soul of samosas, parathas, and chaat. The humble potato wasn’t born in India, but we sure made it ours! A story of migration, adaptation, and ultimate culinary domination.

Find out more about the history and tradition of the dish

In India, ragi has been found in archaeological excavations dating back to 1800 BC, and has been associated with honouring poets with a concoction of ragi, milk, and honey.

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