Description
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy mashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until mostly smooth.
- Add the warmed milk, butter, and sour cream to the mashed potatoes.
- Stir until the ingredients are well combined and the potatoes are creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, use whole milk and full-fat sour cream.
- You can add garlic powder or chives for extra flavor.
- Ensure the milk is warmed to prevent the potatoes from cooling down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg