Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Buttery, smooth mashed potatoes with a velvety texture that melts in your mouth.

⏱ 25 minServes 4American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Directions

  1. 1Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then place in a large pot of cold salted water.
  2. 2Bring water to a boil and cook potatoes for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly.
  3. 3Return potatoes to the pot and add butter, garlic, and mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth.
  4. 4Warm milk and cream together, then gradually stir into potatoes while mashing until desired creaminess is reached.
  5. 5Fold in sour cream, salt, and black pepper, and stir until fully combined.

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