SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES

The kids and I are going to have frozen pizza tonight, so here is the mashed potatoe recipe from last night:

So, last night was the first time I've ever made real mashed potatoes. I know you are all gasping right now. How can she be 26 with two kids and never made mashed potatoes? But, I have made mashed potatoes from flakes. That seems to be the only way my husband will eat them, but he is working, so I thought I would give it a shot and this is what we got.



SOUR CREAM MASHED POTATOES

what we need: 3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled, Kosher salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

Directions: Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water and add enough salt so the water tastes quite salty. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.

Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. Set aside until the potatoes are done.

As soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. Return to saucepan or seperate bowl, and mash. As soon as the potatoes are mashed, slowly whisk in enough of the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the sour cream and pepper and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.

See picture of potatoes here.

Recipe from: Food Network