Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.
Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 4 russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp light sour cream
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Directions:

Peel and cut the potatoes. Place them,along with a sprinkling of salt, into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15-18 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
Place the butter into the milk and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Pour the milk mixture onto the potatoes along with the sour cream; season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Mash the potatoes using a hand masher until creamy and smooth. Place into a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy.