Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

By charlotteh371

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 3
• pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 6 6
• tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
• 3/4 3/4
• cup sour cream
• 3/4 to 1 3/4 to 1
• cup whole milk

Preparation

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add the butter, sour cream, ¾ cup of the milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to the potatoes and mash until smooth (adding more milk if necessary). Serve topped with additional butter and pepper.