Description
This Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe features tender russet potatoes blended with butter, sour cream, heavy cream, and milk to create a rich, smooth, and fluffy side dish perfect for complementing any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 lbs russet potatoes, cut into large cubes
- 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste for boiling
Dairy
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut the russet potatoes into large chunks to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the cut potatoes and bay leaf into a large pot, cover with cold water, sprinkle with salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Drain and Remove Bay Leaf: Drain the potatoes thoroughly and transfer them back into the pot. Discard the bay leaf to remove any residual flavor.
- Mash with Butter: Add the room temperature unsalted butter to the hot potatoes and mash until smooth and lump free, creating a creamy base.
- Add Creams and Milk: Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream, continuing to mash until the potatoes are fluffy and smooth. Stir in the milk gradually, adding more if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste, mix well, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, warm the milk and cream before adding to the potatoes to keep them hot and creamy.
- Use a potato masher or ricer to avoid gummy potatoes and achieve a fluffy texture.
- Adjust the amount of milk to customize consistency to your preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest creamy texture, or keep warm in a covered dish until serving.
- Russet potatoes are preferred for their high starch content, resulting in fluffier mashed potatoes.
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
