miss betty's mashed potatoes

New Carlisle, OH
Updated on Jul 12, 2013

These are delicious! Light and fluffy! Easy to double or triple...... Miss Betty did not measure ingredients. So, I have done my best to guesstimate the amounts.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and large diced
  • 1/4 stick (or so) butter (4 tbsp)
  • 1/3-1/2 cup sour cream (or so)
  • 1/3-1/2 cup milk, warmed
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make miss betty's mashed potatoes

  • Step 1
    Cook potatoes in salted water until tender (easily pierced with a fork). About 7-10 minutes. Drain and place in bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
  • Step 2
    Mix on low speed until most of the lumps are gone.
  • Step 3
    Add butter. Mix on low speed until incorporated and lumps are gone.
  • Step 4
    Mix in sour cream, salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    With mixer on low speed, slowly add milk until you get the consistancy that you desire, then increase mixer speed to high and whip until smooth and fluffy - a couple of minutes or so. Check seasoning and serve.

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Category: Potatoes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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