Recipe: Here’s How To Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes For Thanksgiving Dinner

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What Are Mashed Potatoes?

Just as the name suggests, this is exactly what the dish is, however, it does need some crucial ingredients. As this is a staple in Thanksgiving feasts, making the perfect one is quite important.

You need a bunch of important ingredients before you start making this side dish – mixed potatoes, whole milk, unsalted butter, and sour cream.

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Ingredients To Make Mashed Potatoes

In a pan boil peeled potatoes until it’s soft to get the perfect smooth texture.

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Step 1

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Keep mashing until the consistency is perfectly smooth.

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Step 2

While they cook, take a small saucepan and cook milk and butter on medium-low heat. You must continue to stir until the mixture is warmed.

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Step 3

Now, you must pour this mixture over potatoes and keep stirring until it’s thoroughly combined.

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Step 4

At this stage make sure to add some sour cream and stir until combined!

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Step 5

Finally, sprinkle generous seasoning of salt and pepper. And make sure to top it with some more butter when you’ve transferred it to the serving bowl.

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Step 6

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So, go ahead and impress your guests, as they’re going certainly going to love some creamy mashed potatoes on the side.