Description
Learn how to make delicious and creamy mashed potatoes with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Other Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water and salt. Boil until fork-tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain well, return to pot, add butter and mash. Gradually add warmed milk while mashing.
- Finish: Stir in sour cream (if using), season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chives or parsley.
- Serve: Transfer to a bowl and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creamy texture, use a potato ricer.
- Heavy cream can be used for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
