Description
Discover the best mashed potatoes recipe with simple ingredients for creamy, flavorful perfection that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
- 1 stick + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 7 cloves garlic, smashed with the back of a knife
- 3/4 cup warm heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and cutting the potatoes into large cubes.
- Season boiling water generously with salt.
- Melt 1 stick of butter over low heat and infuse it with smashed garlic cloves.
- Cook garlic for 15 minutes, then remove.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 20 minutes), then drain.
- Pass the hot potatoes through a ricer into the pot.
- Add the melted butter and season liberally with salt.
- Mix with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
- Incorporate sour cream gently until combined.
- Drizzle remaining melted butter over the top and garnish with paprika and fresh parsley.
Notes
For creamier mashed potatoes, incorporate more butter and warm cream. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, comfort food, side dish, creamy potatoes, holiday recipe