How To Make Chef John’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Complement your roasts and stews with a hearty side dish, no other than mashed potatoes. These mashed potato recipes will have you top it off with gravy or spiced seasons. Take your pick on this classic side dish, and pair it nicely with your favorite main courses. So get mashing and pick off a flavor from our delicious mashed potato recipes!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
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Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
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Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
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Add the butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the potatoes.
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Use a potato masher or an electric mixer to mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Serve the mashed potatoes hot with your favorite main dish.
Nutrition
- Calories : 235kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 29mg
- Sodium : 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 5g
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