Creamy Mashed Potatoes

These creamy mashed potatoes are fluffy, buttery, and full of comfort-food flavor. They work with BBQ, steak, chicken, gravy, cheese, or honestly just a bowl and a spoon.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon salt, for boiling water
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup warm milk or half-and-half
• 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add potatoes to a pot and cover with cold water. Season water with salt.
2. Boil until potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Drain well and return potatoes to the warm pot for 1 minute to dry slightly.
4. Mash with butter.
5. Stir in warm milk or half-and-half until creamy.
6. Add sour cream if using, then season with salt and pepper.

Mood Messy Tips

• Warm milk blends in smoother than cold milk.
• Do not overmix or potatoes can turn gluey.
• For loaded mashed potatoes, add cheese, bacon, and green onions.

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