Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
A rich, creamy mashed potatoes recipe made with butter, milk, and optional sour cream. Smooth, fluffy, and ideal for any meal.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- - Potato masher or ricer
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- - 3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- - 3 garlic cloves peeled
- - ½ cup unsalted butter plus more for serving
- - 1 cup whole milk
- - ½ cup sour cream optional
- - 1½ tsp sea salt
- - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- - Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into large chunks.
- Place potatoes and garlic in a pot, cover with water, and salt generously.
- Boil for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and return to pot. Let steam dry.
- Mash, then mix in butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in sour cream (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives and extra butter.
Notes
- Mix Yukon and Russet potatoes for perfect texture
- Avoid overmixing to prevent gumminess
- Can be made ahead and reheated
- Avoid overmixing to prevent gumminess
- Can be made ahead and reheated