Description
Creamy and buttery mashed potatoes perfect for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic while boiling potatoes.
- Use a potato ricer for a fluffier texture.
- Adjust milk for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Mashed Potatoes