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    Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Oct 7, 2021 · Modified: Mar 7, 2022 by Nicole · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

    These are the best Fluffy Mashed Potatoes you can make. They're super easy, creamy, and made with only 4 ingredients. Just season them with salt, pepper, and top with your favorite fresh herbs. You are going to love these!

    Ingredients

    With only a few simple ingredients, you can make these delicious homemade mashed potatoes to serve as the perfect side dish.

    Potatoes: Yukon Gold or Yellow Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks. You don't have to peel the potatoes, but it is highly recommended to give them that nice fluffy texture.

    Chicken Broth: Low Sodium Chicken Broth adds additional flavor to these potatoes.

    Sour Cream: Use sour cream to give them a rich, smooth and creamy texture. Not to mention, it also gives these potatoes that ever so slight tangy flavor.

    Salt and Pepper: Adding salt to the water while boiling the potatoes gives them an added depth of flavor. Then season with salt and pepper to serve.

    Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    These are literally the BEST mashed potatoes you can make.

    1. Boil the potatoes. Place the potato chunks in a large pot. Fill with enough cold water to just cover the potatoes. Be sure to use cold water for even cooking. Season with salt. Bring to a boil.
    2. Simmer. Cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until they're soft enough to pierce with a fork without any resistance. Remove from heat.
    3. Drain and mash. Once they're soft, drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add in the sour cream, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth (or your desired consistency).
    4. Serve. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Top with your favorite mashed potato toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions

    These fluffy mashed potatoes are a quick and easy side for a weeknight meal. They're also the best Thanksgiving Side Dish, so save this recipe! Here are my recommended mashed potato toppings:

    • Chopped fresh herbs, like chives or parsley
    • Dollop of sour cream
    • Pat of butter
    • Crumbled cooked bacon
    • Stir in chopped/mashed roasted garlic
    • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I love Cabot)
    • Warm Gravy

    You could even go crazy and serve these potatoes with each topping in individual serving bowls for a mashed potato bar at your next gathering!

    Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

    More Side Dish Recipes

    If you like these creamy mashed potatoes, you may also like some of these other side dish recipes.

    • Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
    • Maple Acorn Squash with Pomegranate and Goat Cheese
    • Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Dried Cranberries
    • Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
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    Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

    Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

    • Author: Nicole | Fresh Apron
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    These are the best Fluffy Mashed Potatoes you can make. They're super easy, creamy and made with only 4 ingredients. Just season them with salt, pepper, and top with your favorite fresh herbs. You are going to love these!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 pounds yukon gold or yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks that are around an inch
    • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • salt and pepper
    • fresh herbs for serving, like chopped chives or parsley (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Place the potato chunks in a large pot. Fill with enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Season with salt. Bring to a boil.
    2. Cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the potato chunks are soft enough to pierce with a fork without any resistance. Remove from heat.
    3. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the sour cream, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth (or your desired consistency).
    4. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Top with your favorite mashed potato toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!

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