Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, and packed with flavor thanks to garlic, butter, and optional sour cream. A perfect side dish for any meal!
Equipment
- - Large pot
- Potato masher
- - Colander
Ingredients
- - 3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- - 3 garlic cloves
- - ½ cup unsalted butter
- - 1 cup whole milk
- - 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- - ¼ to ½ cup sour cream optional
- - Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes evenly.
- Add to a large pot with garlic and cover with cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until fork-tender (15–20 mins).
- Drain and return potatoes to pot.
- Mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in sour cream if using.
- Adjust seasoning. Garnish with chives and serve.
Notes
- Use a mix of Yukon Gold and Russet for best texture.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add roasted garlic or cream cheese for variety.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add roasted garlic or cream cheese for variety.