Homemade Mashed Potatoes Recipe

These creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for all your favorite beef, chicken, and pork entrees. Enjoy them with your Thanksgiving holiday turkey or Christmas holiday ham.

Course potato side, side

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
2 tablespoons salt
½ cup butter, unsalted or salted plus more for garnish
½ cup sour cream
½-¾ cup whole milk, warmed
salt to taste
freshy ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks. Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Add the salt and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well.
Add the butter to the pot with the potatoes and cover the pot to melt the butter. Add the sour cream and milk, cover to warm for 1-2 minutes.
Mash thoroughly with a handheld potato masher. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh herbs and a pat or two of batter.

Notes

Do not use an electric mixer or food processor for mashed potatoes, as it releases a lot of starch, resulting in a gummy texture. For a light, fluffy texture, use a potato masher or a potato ricer.

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