Best Ever Mashed Potatoes

1 hr(s) 0 mins
Total time10
Serving8
IngredientsEnable cook mode
Ingredients
4
lbyukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2" pieces1
garlic, roasted1
Tbspkosher salt11⁄4
cmilk, whole4
sprigthyme3⁄4
cbutter3⁄4
tspblack pepper, freshly ground1⁄2
csour creamDirections
Step 1
Cover 4 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces, and 1¾ tsp kosher salt with cold water in a large pot. Bring to a low boil on the stovetop over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer (do not boil) until potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife but not falling apart, 20–25 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat 1¼ cups whole milk, 4 thyme sprigs, and ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium, stirring, until butter is melted. Remove from heat; set aside.
3 more steps — sign up to see the rest
To view this recipe and access thousands of others, sign up for free or, log in