Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Servings 6
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Hand mixer
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1 inch chunks
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes. Place them, along with a sprinkling of salt, into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes.
- Place the butter into the milk and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes along with the sour cream and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Mash the potatoes using a hand mixer or hand masher until they are creamy and smooth.
- Place into a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy.