Description
This creamy mashed potatoes recipe offers a rich and velvety side dish perfect for any meal. Made with a blend of Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, hot milk, cream, butter, sour cream, and subtle seasonings like garlic and onion powder, it delivers comforting flavors with a smooth texture. Garnished with fresh green onions, these mashed potatoes are a classic crowd-pleaser that pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Dairy
- 4 pounds potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1/2 cup hot milk
- 1/2 cup hot cream (or more as needed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes, remove any spots or lumps, and cut them into quarters. Place them into a large 6-quart pot and cover with cold water by about one inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- Cook the potatoes: Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow the potatoes to simmer until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mix dairy: Drain the cooked potatoes by removing the water from the pot. Add the hot milk, hot cream, softened butter, onion powder, and sour cream to the pot with the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes: Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth. Add a little extra milk or cream if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Be careful not to overbeat, as this can cause the potatoes to become gluey.
- Add garlic and season: Stir in the minced garlic and season the mash with salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently to combine.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the mashed potatoes hot, garnished with fresh chopped green onions and an extra pat of butter if desired.
Notes
- For fluffier mashed potatoes, use Russet potatoes; Yukon Gold potatoes will yield a creamier texture.
- Warming the milk and cream before adding helps keep the potatoes hot and blends better.
- Do not overmix or beat the potatoes, as this can make them sticky and gluey.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Optional: add roasted garlic instead of raw for a milder garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (~200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy mashed potatoes, easy mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, side dish, comfort food, potato recipe
