Linda's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

5.0(65)

These potatoes are delicious, rich, creamy and fluffy. Try them, and see for yourself. NOTE: If you use smaller potatoes, use less milk. Start with 1/2 c. and go from there.

by Lindas Busy Kitchen·published 2003-01-27

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Potato

Servings

(4–6)

Total time

45 min

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

837 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

8 large potatoes, peeled, and quarteredpotato
1 teaspoon sea saltsalt
freshly cracked pepper, to tastecracked-pepper
1/2 cup butterbutter
3/4-1 cup milkmilk
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
2 eggsegg

Instructions (7 steps)

01In a large pan, boil potatoes with salt until tender, 15-20 minutes.
02Drain water, and add remaining ingredients.
03Mash until smooth, with a potato masher.
04Do not whip continually with a beater, or they will get gooey, and starchy as the gluten breaks down.
05Note: You can turn this recipe into garlic mashed potatoes, by adding 3 cloves roasted garlic when you mash.
06You can turn this recipe into garlic onion mashed potatoes, by adding sauteed onions, and roasted garlic to your taste, while mashing.

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