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You can’t cook? Here is a side dish you can still bring to the table: Mashed Potatoes

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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
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons for garnish
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until they are smooth.
  3. While you are doing that, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and milk until warm.
  4. Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until it’s completely creamy.
  5. Add sour cream and stir until combined.
  6. Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with the remaining two tablespoons of butter.
  8. Season with extra pepper before your serve it.