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Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

It's just not Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes! In this version, our home economists stir in half-and-half, sour cream and chives.

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Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 16-18 Servings

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Ingredients

12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives, optional

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cream, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper; beat until light and fluffy. Sprinkle with chives if desired. Yield: 16-18 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 159 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 196 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Traditional Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p114