Perfect Mashed Potatoes. These potatoes come out perfectly creamy and buttery! These are sure to become your family favorite!
PERFECT MASHED POTATOES
servings:8
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 30 MINUTES
Potatoes. These potatoes come out perfectly creamy and buttery! These are sure to become your family favorite!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 pounds potatoes, russet or gold
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel and chop the potatoes. Potatoes should be cut to about 1 inch squares.
- Place potatoes in large pot, cover with water, add the minced garlic and sprinkle in some salt.
- Heat over medium high heat. Once boiling, allow the potatoes to simmer about 10-15 minutes until they are tender and easily mashed with a fork.
- Strain the water out, return the potatoes to the pot, place over low heat and cook while stirring the potatoes for another 1-2 minutes to help dry the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes using your desired method.
- Pour milk and butter into small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, just until the milk is warm. Do not bring to a boil.
- Add the warm milk mixture to the potatoes and stir together. Stir in sour cream and salt (add more salt to taste if needed) enjoy.
