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CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
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CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

It's all about the side dishes for the holiday season, and this creamy mashed potatoes recipes is a side dish the entire family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1.5 pounds potatoes Yukon Gold
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • salt to taste
  • parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cut potatoes into quarters.
  2. Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Place potatoes in pot and add salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
  3. Drain cooked potatoes. Add butter, milk and sour cream. Mash until smooth
  4. Add a piece of butter to the top
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in microwave. Pour over mashed potatoes
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Optional Add-Ins:
Add in parmesan cheese. 
Add in crushed bacon.
Add in green onions.
Add in crushed garlic.