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Creamy mashed potatoes recipe garnished with melted butter, fresh parsley, and black pepper in a dark bowl on a wooden surface.
Oliver Grant

The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This recipe delivers incredibly smooth and flavorful mashed potatoes, combining russet and Yukon Gold potatoes with rich butter, whole milk, and tangy sour cream for the ultimate creamy side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lb mixed potatoes such as russets and Yukon Golds, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • potato masher or ricer
  • Small saucepan
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place cut potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add salt, and boil for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and mash until smooth using a masher or ricer.
  3. While potatoes cook, gently heat milk and 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan until butter melts and the mixture is warm, about 3 minutes.
  4. Pour the warm milk mixture over the mashed potatoes and stir until creamy; then add sour cream, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  5. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, season with more pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

For the creamiest results, make sure your sour cream is at room temperature before adding it to the potatoes.

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