Description
This creamy mashed potatoes recipe is easy, quick and delicious. You will love the buttery taste with a hint of cream.
Ingredients
3 pounds Russet potatoes (peeled or unpeeled, your preference)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (plus 2 pats of butter for garnish)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream, creme fraiche or Mexican crema
garlic salt to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
fresh or dried chives for garnish
Instructions
Combine potatoes, salt and enough water to cover in a large pot over medium heat. Boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft enough to mash. Drain, return potatoes to the pot and mash with a potato masher.
While potatoes cook, combine butter and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until butter melts completely. Add butter/milk mixture to potatoes and stir. Add sour cream, season with salt and pepper. Place warm mashed potatoes in a serving dish, top with pats of butter and a sprinkle of chives. Serve.