Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This timeless mashed potatoe recipe is comfort food on a plate. It can transform any meal into a culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 1 kg / 2.2 lb potatoes - peeled and cut into cubes.
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 50 g sour cream
- 100 ml heavy/thickened cream
- 2 tbsp milk - preferably warmed (optional if you want a thinner consistency)
- 4 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepping the Potatoes
- Wash and Peel: For a silky-smooth texture, I peel my potatoes before boiling.
- Cut uniformly; chop into even pieces to ensure even cooking.
Steam potatoes
- Add about one-inch of water to the bottom of a large pot and bring it to a boil.
- Place potatoes in a large steamer basket.
- Cover with a well-fitted lid and steam for 15–20 minutes until they crumble when you jab them with a fork.
Mash your Potatoes
- Melt half the butter and garlic on low heat in a pot till fragrant.
- Save a tablespoon or so for drizzling to make the perfect finishing touches.
- Return your potatoes to the melted butter and mash them over low heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Add the remainder of the butter and mash.
- Add cream and sour cream and mash to mix it well.
- Mash until creamy and fluffy.
- Gradually add warm milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to serving bowl and make swirls across the top for presentation. Drizzle the garlic-infused butter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives.
Notes
- The foundation of perfect mashed potatoes starts with the choice of potato. Starchy varieties like Sebago (Australia), Yukon Gold (Canada), or Russet (USA) yield a smooth and fluffy mash.
- Pro Tip: Pass mashed potatoes through a fine sieve for an ultra-silky consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 7mg
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed and personalised calculations.