Homemade Mashed Potatoes
YIELDS: 6 – 8 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 25 MINS COOK TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
3 lb. potatoes (about 4 large, a combo of russets and Yukon Golds)
Kosher salt
1 stick butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot.
- Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter and milk until warm.
- Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy. Add sour cream and stir until combined.
- Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with the remaining two tablespoons of butter. Season with more pepper before serving.
Original recipe here.
