How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed and at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 1 cup half and half at room temperature
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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Instructions

  1. Place potatoes and garlic in a Dutch oven and cover with cold salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until just tender, about 15 minutes; drain well and return to the Dutch oven over low heat.
  2. Stir with a wooden spoon until potatoes are dried out, about 1 minute.
  3. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Using a potato ricer, rice potatoes and garlic. Stir in butter, sour cream and half and half, being careful not to overstir; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired, or keep warm in the Dutch oven, covered, for 30 minutes.
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