Description
A classic creamy mashed potato recipe made with butter, milk, and sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and quarter the potatoes for even cooking.
- Boil the potato chunks in a large pot of salted cold water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with an optional pat of butter on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, feel free to add garlic or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg