Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 people (as a side dish)

  • Calories

    371 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the most loved and devoured side dish! The secret to this mash though is not an abundance of butter, but SOUR CREAM! Half butter, a good amount of sour cream and HOT MILK make the most perfect and best Creamy Mashed Potatoes!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds potatoes Russet, Yukon Gold, Dutch Creams, Creme Gold, Creme Royale
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk hot
  • cup unsalted butter softened, close to room temp is best
  • 6-8 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream reduced fat
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh shredded, optional
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped to garnish, optional
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Instructions

  1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Remove any spots, lumps or knots.
  2. Place potatoes in a large pot (6-quart) and cover with cold, salted water by an inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat down to medium-low and allow to simmer until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. When potatoes are just about done (nearly fork-tender), heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside and keep warm.
  4. Drain cooked potatoes, add in the remaining butter, cooked garlic, hot milk and sour cream.
  5. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth, adding a little extra milk if needed. (OPTIONAL: Use a strong wooden spoon OR electric beaters to beat further until smooth. Be careful NOT to over beat or they will become gluey.)
  6. Add in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Tip: Make sure to salt the water before boiling to avoid bland tasting potatoes! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 1.053mg (0%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 697IU (14%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people (as a side dish)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Potassium 1.053mg 0%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 697IU 14%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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