Description
A simple and creamy mashed potato recipe perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly.
- Return the potatoes to the pot and mash them using a potato masher until smooth.
- Gradually add the warm milk and softened butter, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the sour cream until the potatoes are creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use a ricer instead of a masher.
- Adjust the amount of milk for your desired consistency.
- Add garlic powder or chives for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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