HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES 🥔

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: parsley

Green onions offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost

Peel the potatoes.

Boil the potatoes for no more than 15 minutes.

Check if the potatoes are soft by sticking a fork or knife into them.

Once soft, rinse off and drain the potatoes.

Add 5 tablespoons of real butter to the potatoes.

Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes together.

Add about 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper for seasoning.

Add about 1/3 cup of whole milk to the potatoes.

Add sour cream and mash again for about a minute.

Use a spoon to stir everything until nicely incorporated.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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