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Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Simple, foolproof, creamy classic mashed potatoes recipe. This is a classic side dish that everyone will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Half-n-Half, Whole Milk, or Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream (regular, full-fat)
- 2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into large pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with water and sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon of Salt. Bring to a boil. Once the potatoes reach a boil, lower the heat to low and cover. Cook for 25-35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter and 1 cup of half-n-half until butter is melted and warm, about 5 minutes. This can also be done in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl. If using a microwave, heat for 1 minute or until the butter is melted.
- Use a potato ricer or potato masher or put potatoes into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attatchment and mix them for 30 seconds to break up the potatoes.
- Slowly add butter and cream mixture, mixing at the lowest speed. Fold in sour cream, and salt. If you want the potatoes to be creamier, use the remaining 1/2 cup of half-n-half, milk, or cream. Taste and season more if necessary.
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Notes
- **If you need to re-warm these mashed potatoes, add a tad more butter and half-n-half.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
905mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.