Creamed Potatoes are easy to make with a few simple ingredients. My surprise ingredient adds flavor and makes this a creamy side dish.
HELPFUL COOKING TIPS
Russet potatoes are the best type of potatoes to use for this recipe (in my opinion). When boiled, their texture is smooth and creamy. Some varieties are just too slick and waxy.
My “secret” to melt-in-your-mouth creamed potatoes is simmering prepared potatoes in water, salt, and milk.
MASHING TIPS (SMALL LUMPS ARE GOOD)
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
For those who prefer it, sprinkle individual servings with LOTS of ground black pepper.
Serve with melted butter drizzled over the top.
ENJOY!
Consider serving Creamed Potatoes are with my Taco Meatloaf.
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Creamed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 large white potatoes I used Russet potatoes.
- hot water to cover potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine Add more if desired.
- 1/4 cup milk whole or 2%
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and rinse potatoes. Chop into chunks. Set aside.
- Pour 3 cups of water into saucepan. Heat until boiling.
- Add butter, milk, salt to taste, and chopped potatoes.
- Simmer 20 minutes OR until softened.
- Drain liquid and discard.
- Use a masher or back of large spoon to mash potatoes to desired consistency.
- To obtain silky smooth creamed potatoes, use a blender or an electric mixer. Simply combine until desired consistency.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Taste. If desired, add more butter, salt, sour cream.
- Serve hot or warm.