Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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This recipe for homemade mashed potatoes is the only one you’ll need! The mashed potatoes turn out creamy, fluffy, and buttery and can be served with chicken, pork, beef, or seafood.

·published 2023-09-05

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Servings

['4', '4 servings']

Total time

25 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

218 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

2 1/2 lbs potatoes* (cut in half or quartered)
1 ½ tsp saltsalt
2/3 cup whole milk (*see note)milk
8 Tbsp unsalted butterbutter
1/4 cup sour creamsour-cream

Instructions (8 steps)

01Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/2" cubes for faster and more even cooking. In a large pot, add cold water and completely submerge the potatoes until they are an inch underwater. Season the water with salt.
02On medium to high heat, cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender. This should take approximately 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of your potatoes.
03Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add your butter and milk. Warm your milk on medium heat for a few minutes. Once your milk is warm, not hot, remove the saucepan from the heat, and whisk in your sour cream. Once fully incorporated, add your saucepan back on the heat and just keep warm. You don’t want to burn your milk.
04Once the potatoes are fully cooked through, drain water.
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