(Family Features) Potatoes are a perfect kitchen partner any time of year, but fall’s comfort food cravings make it spud season for busy (and hungry) families. These Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy are a must-add for autumn menus as they’re a breeze to make, require just a handful of pantry staples and pair well with fall favorites like meatloaf.

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Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 6-8

• 3 pounds potatoes
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Mushroom Gravy:

• 1/2 stick butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 can (8 ounces) mushrooms, drained
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. Peel and cut potatoes. Boil 20 minutes until fork tender. Mash with hand mixer. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
2. To make mushroom gravy: In saucepan over medium heat, brown butter and flour. Once butter is paste-like, add mushrooms. Whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add garlic powder and season with salt and pepper, to taste, while whisking.
3. Remove from heat when mixture starts boiling. It should be thick.
4. Serve potatoes topped with mushroom gravy.