Ingredients for Linda's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- Sea Salt
- Cracked Pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk (plus more as needed)
- Sour Cream
- Eggs
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How to Make Linda's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and chop 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly.
- Return the potatoes to the pot. Add 1/2 cup milk (or more, as needed, for desired consistency), 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Mash until smooth using a potato masher or electric mixer (avoid overmixing with an electric mixer).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or milk.
- (Optional) For Garlic Onion Mashed Potatoes: Sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves roasted garlic until softened. Stir into mashed potatoes.
- (Optional) For Cheddar Broccoli Mashed Potatoes: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup cooked broccoli florets.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
82g
Carbs
43g
