This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clark chapter.
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 lb. potatoes ( russets and Yukon Golds)
- Kosher salt
- 1Â stick butter
- 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 18 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to the pot.
- Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until they are smooth.
- While you are doing that, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and milk until warm.
- Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until it’s completely creamy.
- Add sour cream and stir until combined.
- Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with the remaining two tablespoons of butter.
- Season with extra pepper before your serve it.