Creamy mashed potatoes are one of those timeless dishes that never go out of style – especially when they are smooth, creamy, and made with love. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers comfort in every spoonful.
This recipe is incredibly easy to make. Just peel, chop, boil, mash, and mix in the rest of the ingredients. No fancy techniques, just simple ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. The best part? This recipe is easy to double or triple so you can easily feed a crowd.
Serve these creamy mashed potatoes with gravy, roasted veggies, or your favorite cut of meat and watch them disappear fast.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Smooth and creamy texture – This side dish is the ultimate comfort food. It is smooth, creamy, and satisfy with every bite.
- Perfect for any occasion – Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish during any holiday party or weeknight dinner.
- Easy to feed a crowd – This recipe is easy to double or triple for any big gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
How to make mashed potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Put the cubed potatoes into a pot and cover with water.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil, then simmer them for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the water from the potatoes. Allow the potatoes to sit and steam for about 5 minutes to allow the extra water to evaporate.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork. You can also put them in a mixer and allow the mixer to mash them up.
- Add in the butter, salt, milk, and sour cream to the potatoes and mix until just incorporated.
How to store mashed potatoes
- Store mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Store mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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minutesIngredients
3 pounds russet potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
Directions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 inch cubes.
- Put the cubed potatoes into a pot and cover with water.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil, then simmer them for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain the water from the potatoes. Allow the potatoes to sit and steam for about 5 minutes to allow the extra water to evaporate.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork. You can also put them in a mixer and use the mixer to mash them up.
- Add in the butter, salt, milk, and sour cream to the potatoes and mix until just incorporated.
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