Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that goes with just about any main course. Whether you’re serving pork chops, roast beef, chicken, or meatloaf, old-fashioned creamy mashed potatoes always complete the meal.
There are many different ways to make mashed potatoes, but this is the simple, reliable way I make them for my family.
Simple Ingredients, Classic Flavor
Good mashed potatoes don’t need complicated ingredients. A few simple basics come together to create that creamy texture and buttery flavor everyone loves.
The key is:
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Cooking the potatoes until fork-tender
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Draining them well
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Mashing while hot
You can adjust the milk to make them thicker or creamier, depending on how your family likes them.
Tips for Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Don’t overmix – This can make potatoes gummy.
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Warm your milk and butter before adding to keep them smooth.
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Salt to taste after mashing.
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If they seem too thick, just add a little more warm milk.
Simple adjustments make all the difference.
Ready to Make These Old-Fashioned Creamy Mashed Potatoes?
If you’re looking for a dependable, family-friendly side dish, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.
👇 Here’s the full recipe so you can make these creamy mashed potatoes at home:
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Old-Fashioned Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Old Folks Adventures : www.oldfolksadventures.com
Ingredients
- 10 potatoes
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1
Tbs
salt - 4 Tbs butter
- ¼ Cup sour cream
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, cut into chunks and cover with water.
- add oil and salt. I also add 1 tsp of granulated onion and 1 tsp of granulated garlic for extra flavor.
- Place pan on burner on high heat and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium and low boil approximately 20 minutes or until soft. I like to boil them until they are falling apart.
- drain water off and put back in the pan.
- add butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. mash the potatoes a bit with the beaters, then blend.
- blend until smooth. place in a bowl and serve.
Nutrition
What Do You Serve with Mashed Potatoes?
Do you like your mashed potatoes extra creamy, or a little thicker? What’s your favorite main dish to serve with them?
