These Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Soft, pillowy and rich in buttery goodness, it’s one of the few sides that belong on any dinner table, any time of the year.
Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes are easy to make – and there are hundreds of similar recipes you can find online. But this particular recipe, that I’m about to introduce to you today, has an unexpected secret ingredient.
It’s something I’ve been adding to my mashed potato recipe since I first hosted Thanksgiving dinner in my apartment for my friends, as a young college student (many many years ago).
It adds a fresh creamy taste that balances out the buttery richness of the rest of the recipe and gives these potatoes a light and pillowy texture across your tongue.
Had enough suspense? The secret ingredient I use is sour cream.
Sour cream adds a light and fresh taste to the potatoes – while introducing an additional source of moisture that makes this recipe smooth and buttery. And don’t worry about the sourness of the cream – you can’t even notice it and it definitely goes well with the rest of the ingredients used in these mashed potatoes.
The Ingredients for Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes
- 6 Russet Potatoes
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary (minced)
- 1 bundle Fresh Parsley (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
- 1 stick Butter (8 tablespoons, softened)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Milk
The Equipment Needed
- Potato Masher
- Large Mixing Bowl
Craft Your Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Start by quartering your potatoes and adding them to a large pot.
Pro Tip: Leave the skin on – it makes for a better texture and flavor.
Fill with just enough water to submerge the potatoes and boil on high heat until they are soft and tender (about 15-18 minutes).
Once your potatoes are done – transfer them to a large, sturdy mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
Then add in your black pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
Also combine your rosemary and the stick of butter.
Then mash and mix your potatoes vigorously until it all ingredients are well incorporated.
Now add in your sour cream and milk.
Mash and mix once more until everything is well combined and the texture of the mashed potatoes become creamy & smooth.
Finally – garnish with some more parsley. Plate and serve – with everything!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Russet Potatoes
- 1 sprig Rosemary, (fresh)
- 1 bundle Parsley, (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
- 1 stick Butter, (8 tablespoons)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Salt
Instructions
Craft Your Creamy Buttery Mashed Potatoes
- Start by quartering your potatoes and adding them to a large pot.
- Pro Tip: Leave the skin on – it makes for a better texture and flavor.
- Fill with just enough water to submerge the potatoes and boil on high heat until they are soft and tender (about 15-18 minutes).
- Once your potatoes are done – transfer them to a large, sturdy mixing bowl and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Then add in your black pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
- Also combine your rosemary and the stick of butter.
- Then mash and mix your potatoes vigorously until it all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Now add in your sour cream and milk.
- Mash and mix once more until everything is well combined and the texture of the mashed potatoes become creamy & smooth.
- Finally – garnish with some more parsley. Plate and serve – with everything!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
Why do people add sour cream to mashed potatoes?
Sour cream provides another element of creaminess along with a slight tang that cuts through the rich buttery flavor that mashed potatoes have.
What does adding butter do to mashed potatoes?
It adds a rich and creamy texture to the mashed potatoes by adding an lubricating element within the starches of the potato.
Is melted butter better for mashed potatoes?
It might be easier to incorporate the butter if it is melted, but if you are adding cold butter to hot potatoes, the heat of the potatoes should be sufficient enough to melt the butter.
Charah
This recipe is so delicious, my family loves it. thanks for sharing
Shelby
Love this rich, rustic, and flavorful take on mashed potatoes!
Paula
Wow! These were the creamiest potatoes I’ve ever had. So much buttery goodness too!
Sara Welch
Served this with dinner last night and was a savory success! Turned out easy, creamy and delicious; the best way to enjoy potatoes, indeed!
Jeff
These are so rich. They remind me of the ones I used to get at a local restaurant.