Homemade Mashed Potatoes
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Homemade Mashed Potatoes
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This Homemade Mashed Potato Recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients like butter and sour cream with optional additions such as garlic and Parmesan cheese!
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Ingredients
Note: See recipe notes section for optional ingredient additions
- 3.5 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes* about 4 large potatoes, each about .85 lbs.
- 3.5 teaspoons salt plus more to taste at the end
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Half & Half
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the half and half and sour cream to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set it aside and allow it to come to room temperature. It shouldn't be cold when added to the potatoes.
- Peel each potato and give them a quick rinse to remove any dirt/residue from the peel. Cut into 3/4-inch slices and place in a large pot. Add cold water until they're all submerged.
- Slowly bring to a gentle boil, do not boil rapidly. This ensures the potatoes cook evenly and prevents them from falling apart. Once a soft boil is reached, add 3.5 teaspoons salt.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are very fork tender, don't undercook or they'll be lumpy when mashed. Turn heat off.
- Drain all of the water. Let the potatoes sit in the warm pot for 5 minutes to allow most of the steam to escape.
- Add the butter to the potatoes and allow it to gradually melt.
- Drizzle ¾ of the half & half/sour cream over the potatoes and add the pepper. Mash with a potato masher (not an elective mixer), until soft and creamy. Don’t over mash or the consistency will become gluey. Add remaining dairy only if a slightly creamier texture is desired.
- Taste and add more salt/pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and serve!
Notes
- **Cream cheese may also be used instead of sour cream. 1/2 cup = 4 oz.
- This recipe makes approximately 6.5 cups of mashed potatoes which is plenty for 4 people. When it comes to potatoes, I don't like to risk not making enough. My baked potato soup is a great way to make use of any leftover mashed potatoes!
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, add with the sour cream/half & half.
- 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced. Heat with a little olive oil in a small saucepan for 1 minute.
- ¾ teaspoon chicken better than bouillon, stir in at the end, use unsalted butter if you plan on adding this.
- Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
- Green onions, to garnish
- A side of my 10 minute Brown Gravy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
591kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1094mg
(46%)
Potassium
1790mg
(51%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
918IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1790mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 918IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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