Kittencal's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Transform your comfort food game with Kittencal's Fluffy Mashed Potatoes—a simple yet indulgent side dish that’s guaranteed to impress. Made with creamy russet potatoes, velvety whole milk, rich unsalted butter, and tangy sour cream, this recipe promises an ultra-smooth and light texture that melts in your mouth. The secret lies in carefully mashing the potatoes and gently folding in warm milk and butter for unbeatable fluffiness. Perfectly seasoned with kosher salt and ground black pepper, these mashed potatoes are the ultimate complement to any meal, from hearty roasts to festive holiday spreads. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is quick, customizable, and sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 2 inches in size.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit in the pot for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is fully melted. Do not boil the mixture.

Step 6

Using a potato masher or a ricer, mash the potatoes until smooth. Alternatively, pass them through the ricer back into the pot.

Step 7

Gradually add the warm milk and butter mixture to the potatoes, stirring gently to incorporate. Avoid overmixing to keep the potatoes fluffy.

Step 8

Fold in the sour cream, and season with the remaining salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1267.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1555.7

Total Fat 67.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 182.0mg	0%
Sodium 855.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 36.6g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 530.0mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 5473.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 53.4%