The BEST Mashed Potatoes
These Mashed Potatoes are my favorite side dish of all time. Fluffy, creamy and rich, this easy mashed potatoes recipe is sure to become a family favorite! This easy to follow recipe produces the best mashed potatoes you've ever tried!
Servings 12
Calories 263kcal
Ingredients
- 5 lbs potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold, preferred
- 12 tbsp butter softened and cubed, salted or unsalted is fine
- 3/4 cup milk whole if possible
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and rinse. Cut the potatoes in half or quarters depending on the size.
- Place potatoes in a large dutch oven or stock pot. Cover potatoes with cold, salted water. The water should cover the potatoes by at least one inch.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook just until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the hot pot.
- Allow the potatoes to sit in the pot for about 5 minutes so any additional moisture can evaporate.
- Add softened butter to the potatoes and mash until desired consistency is reached.
- Add in the hot milk and cream a little at a time mashing until your desired consistency is achieved. You don't need to use all of the milk or cream.
- Finally, stir in the sour cream and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
Recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or halved.
Tools Needed
vegetable scrub brush | potato peeler | potato ricerNutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg