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Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
Author
Michelle
Ingredients
4
Large Russet Potatoes
peeled and cubed
½
TBSP
Salt
Pepper to Taste
2
TBSP
Butter
½
Cup
Milk
½
Cup
Sour Cream
Instructions
Remove the vast majority of the potato skin with a peeler.
Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a pot with water. Add in a couple shakes of salt to the water.
Bring potatoes to a boil then reduce to medium high heat for 15-20 minutes until tender with a fork.
Drain the potatoes.
Place potatoes back in a large pot to add butter, milk, sour cream, seasoning salt and butter.
Mash (or whip) until you get the consistency that you'd like. For a smoother texture whip a little bit longer than you would for a lumpier texture.
Notes
Note: You can also add a clove of fresh garlic or 1 TBSP of garlic powder if you like the taste.