Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Also made with a mixture of heavy cream and sour cream, these brown butter mashed potatoes boast the most velvety, smoothest texture with the best flavor.

Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes Salt Cold water Butter Heavy cream Sour cream And that's it! All you need are six simple ingredients to make the best mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

1

In a large stockpot, add potatoes, salt and enough cold water that it covers the potatoes by an inch or two. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. 

2

Melt butter and cook until it browns. Then, stir in the cream and sour cream to make one cohesive mixture. Cook just until warmed.

3

When you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork, drain the potatoes and pat dry to absorb excess moisture..

4

Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a mixing bowl and pour the brown butter-cream mixture on top. Stir or use a mixer on low speed until the potatoes turn into a mashed consistency.

One taste of these brown butter mashed potatoes and you will fall in love! It's the perfect comfort food and side dish for every holiday.

Brown butter makes everything better, especially these potatoes!! They're so amazing. Definitely making them again asap!

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