OH-SO-GOOD CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

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Yukon Golds are great for mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor and low moisture content. They easily absorb the warm milk or melted butter you add to your spuds. -Brittany Jackson, Seymour, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

8 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 6 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
Additional 2% milk, optional
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place potatoes and salt in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat milk, butter, garlic salt and pepper over medium heat until butter is melted., Drain potatoes, then shake over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or beat with a mixer; gradually add milk mixture. Stir in sour cream. Stir in additional milk to thin if desired. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.