Classic Mashed Potatoes

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Why are our Classic Mashed Potatoes the best ever? Simple, extra-creamy and easy, they cook up fresh in a snap and team with all your favorite comforting main dishes.

What You'll Need

4 pounds potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

Place potato chunks in a large pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and return potatoes to pot. Place back on heat 1 minute to make sure all water is gone.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes and remaining ingredients; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Test Kitchen Tip:

Make this dish alongside our Sweet Potato Casserole for potato perfection!
Don't forget to top it off with our Back-to-Basics Brown Gravy!

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allfiveofus5 63129 15

Jan 14, 2013

these here are good but if you use ranch dukes mayo salt pepper and a little butter they are awesome.

Sa1lys0K

Dec 19, 2012

I use this recipe except I leave out the sour cream. A recipe with the basics that is like my mommas except she would use Pet milk which made them creamier. Someone from our church brought made mashed potatoes made with chicken broth instead of cream/milk and they tasted wonderful. I couldn't believe it myself. Does anyone know or have a recipe for mashed potatoes using chicken broth. If you do please let me know. Thanks. :-))

Dawn 5077626

Apr 24, 2014

You just need to cook the taters in chicken broth instead of water :)

Lubie

Feb 12, 2016

When draining the potatoes after cooking, save the broth and use it instead of milk or cream when whipping up the spuds

tmageros88 0905774

Nov 16, 2012

so many good receipes-i would have to start my life over in order to try them all.

armymom882 8048343

Nov 16, 2012

What i put in my mashed potatoes is some celery salt,and all my kids love the taste,and everyone that eats them.plus i do add salt if needed,pepper,milk,butter.

windsorhomes2 0168 657

Nov 16, 2012

i usually add cream cheese (softened) to these also and garlic salt to tase instead of salt which changes the texture and the taste.

dbwright99 7241175

Nov 15, 2012

You can cook these up the day before & put in a crock pot the next day & heat up, they fluff up great, saves alot of last minute work.