BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    338 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds russet or yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
  • 1 sticks + 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 7 cloves garlic cloves individually 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
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Instructions

  1. Melt 1 stick of butter on a low heat in a small saucepan. Continue to keep warm on a low heat until white milk solids rise to the top, remove milk solids. Add smashed garlic and cook on low to infuse the garlic. Cook for 15 minutes. REMOVE GARLIC CLOVES AND DISCARD, keep butter warm over a low heat. 
  2. While the butter melts and garlic cooks, add potatoes to a medium pot and fill with water making sure all potatoes are covered, Season water liberally with salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain potatoes, making sure to get rid of ALL excess moisture. VERY IMPORTANT! I like to let them drain for a few minutes in the colander and then blot them with a dry paper towel.
  4. While potatoes are still hot, pass through a ricer and add back to the same pot you cooked them in. (I rice them into the pot.)
  5. Pour in warm melted butter, salt, and warm cream. Use a hand held mixer on a medium speed until the potatoes are whipped and butter is incorporated, about 2-3 minutes, max. Do not over mix. Add sour cream and use the mixer on the lowest setting to mix until smooth, another minute or so. (Sour cream does not need to be at room temperature or warm.) DO NOT OVER BEAT. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer to serving dish. Melt remaining two tablespoons of butter and pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 433mg (18%) Potassium 1009mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 616IU (12%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 433mg 18%
Potassium 1009mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 616IU 12%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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