What kind of cream do i use to make mashed potatoes?

Question

this is my first time making mashed potatoes and im pretty sure im going to be okay with making them but i think i bought the wrong kind of cream for them.

Answer 1

Just milk is fine. Or if I have vegan visitors, I use some of the potato cooking water. It's really just to moisten the potatoes, so any liquid works. I don't usually use butter, especially if the potatoes will have sauce or gravy poured over them..

Answer 2

Whatever kind of cream you bought will work just fine. It is a consistency issue. If you use water or milk you naturally would use less because it is thinner. Just add in you butter and mash, then add in your cream and continue to whip them until you reach the consistency you are looking for. Should be awesome.

Good luck!

Answer 3

When I make mashed potatoes I don't use cream I add milk, butter, some cream cheese, sour cream, some salt, and a dash of mustard and mix. Comes out nice and creamy.

Answer 4

I just use hot milk. With butter, salt and a little sour cream. I guess you could use heavy cream or 1/2 & 1/2 also. Good luck. I'm sure they'll taste great. Happy Thanksgiving.

Answer 5

Kind Cream

Answer 6

just milk and butter but as you smash the potatoes whisk them as well you will be suprised what a difference it will make and make sure you use one third of the weight of potatoes in butter

Answer 7

I actually like to use sour cream in mine. It makes them soooooooooo good.

Answer 8

I use hot milk but you can use half and half, buttermilk and heavy cream instead.

Answer 9

I use a light cream.

Answer 10

try milk, butter and sour cream...they'll do the trick...