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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

This recipe for mashed potatoes combines different types of potatoes for a creamy and flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 3 lb. mixed potatoes, such as russets and Yukon Golds, peeled, cut into 1" pieces
For the Creamy Mixture
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter 1 ½ sticks plus 2 Tbsp.
  • ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • for serving Chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Masher

Method
 

  1. Boil a pot of salted water and add the mixed potatoes. Cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Mash with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

You can adjust the consistency by adding more milk or butter as needed.