Creamy Mashed Potatoes🥗 Side
Buttery, fluffy mashed potatoes that are the ultimate comfort food side dish.
By Jason Miller, Weeknight Cook & Household Coordinator
The best side dishes do not just fill space on the plate — they earn their spot. This creamy mashed potatoes is exactly that kind of recipe: simple enough to make on a busy weeknight, flavorful enough to hold its own next to any main course, and satisfying in a way that makes you reach for seconds.
Add the garlic after the other aromatics have softened — it burns faster than onions and can turn bitter if it hits high heat for too long. When adding dairy, lower the heat first and stir continuously. Cream and cheese can break if they hit a rolling boil, and you want a silky, smooth result.
This pairs well with almost any protein, from a simple roasted chicken to grilled steak or baked salmon. Make extra — it reheats well and having a ready-made side dish in the fridge makes weeknight cooking significantly easier.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water.
- Bring to a boil and cook 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain well and return to the pot.
- Add butter and mash until smooth.
- Stir in warm milk and sour cream until creamy.
- Season with salt and white pepper. Serve hot.
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