Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a rich and fluffy side dish made with russet potatoes, butter, sour cream, heavy cream, and milk. Perfect for complementing any meal with a smooth, comforting texture and deliciously savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 lbs russet potatoes, cut into large cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
Dairy
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut the russet potatoes into large chunks. Place them into a large pot along with the bay leaf and cover with cold water. Sprinkle with salt, then bring the water to a boil.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain carefully, remove and discard the bay leaf, then transfer the potatoes back to the pot.
- Mash Potatoes: Add the softened unsalted butter to the drained potatoes and mash until smooth and lump-free.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream, continuing to mash until the potatoes become smooth and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: Add the milk gradually, stirring after each addition, until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
- Season and Serve: Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best fluffy texture.
- Softening butter before mixing helps achieve a smooth mash.
- Add milk slowly to avoid overly runny potatoes.
- For a tangier flavor, increase sour cream slightly.
- Serve immediately for optimal creaminess; mashed potatoes tend to firm up when cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
