Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect creamy mashed potatoes with this easy recipe. These mashed potatoes are smooth, rich, and loaded with flavor, making them a classic side dish that pairs well with any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 lbs. Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled and cut into pieces)
Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Half-n-Half, Whole Milk, or Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (regular, full-fat)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into large pieces. Boil in salted water until fork-tender. Drain.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: Heat butter and half-n-half until melted and warm.
- Mash Potatoes: Use a potato ricer or masher. Mix in butter mixture, sour cream, and salt. Adjust consistency with more cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mashed Potatoes, Side Dish, Comfort Food, Creamy Potatoes
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