What's the Best Potato for Mashing?

Russet potatoes are the best. The high starch content helps give the texture and flavor that we all know and love. They also absorb a lot of water when cooking, that is why to heavily salt the water it cooks in. Potatoes need a lot of salt to help flavor - by salting the water you will bring out even more flavor to the potatoes before adding in the dairy products.

Are Mashed Potatoes Healthy?

There is whole milk, butter, and full-fat sour cream that unless I am writing out a recipe card for a blog post, I eye and dump and go by taste when making them. So I mean it's just carbs and fats. But goodness, they are so stinking good! Healthy for your waistline? Maybe not every day. But on the Thanksgiving table and the occasional side dish comfort food - 100%.

What Goes with Southern Mashed Potatoes?

For Thanksgiving, all of your traditional sides like fried turkey or traditionally baked turkey , green beans , corn casserole , sweet potato casserole , southern cornbread dressing , and fluffy dinner rolls . For just your average weeknight dinner, there is nothing better than mashed potatoes served alongside steak, chicken , and veggies . Personally, I always liked eating mashed potatoes when I am sick and nothing sounds good or if you have any dental work done. Creamy southern mashed potatoes will soothe any aches, pains, and woes you may have.

How Long Do Leftovers Last?

You can keep leftovers covered tightly in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you are tired of them, repurpose any leftover mashed potatoes into Mashed Potato Pancakes ! It is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers in a new recipe and way!

Creamy Southern Mashed Potatoes

Description

Creamy southern mashed potatoes are one of the best comfort foods. Just potatoes, milk, butter, sour cream, and salt. Simple and delicious.

Ingredients

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5 Pounds Idaho Potatoes
10 Tablespoons Butter + more for topping
1 Cup Sour Cream
1/3 Cup Milk
2 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
Freshly Cracked Black Pepper - to taste
Chives to garnish - optional

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Instructions

Fill a large pot with water halfway up and heavily salt. Place on the stove on high heat and bring to a boil.
Fill the sink with cold water. Peel the potatoes and place them in the cold water once peeled while working on the other. This will help prevent them from browning while you're working.
Once the potatoes are peeled, dice each potato into small cubes. Place directly into the boiling water.
Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add in the butter and with a hand mixer mix for 1 minute.
Add in the sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy making sure that there are no clumps left.
Taste test and add more salt if needed. If too thick or "gluey" add more milk to help thin out and make more creamy.
Add to a large bowl and top with another pad (tablespoon) of butter and serve!

Notes

Make Mashed Potato Pancakes with any leftovers you may have!

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sides
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scoop
Calories: 354
Sugar: 2.6 g
Sodium: 540.3 mg
Fat: 23.4 g
Carbohydrates: 32.1 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg

Keywords: Creamy Southern Mashed Potatoes