Description
Creamy, buttery, and irresistibly fluffy, these mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Perfect for holidays or cozy dinners any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain well and return to pot. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes to release steam.
- Mash until smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
- Stir in butter, warm milk, and sour cream until fully combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use warm milk and butter to keep potatoes hot and smooth.
- Don’t overmix or mash with a blender—it’ll turn gluey.
- For extra flavor, stir in roasted garlic or shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg