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Mashed: Oh So Good Mashed Potatoes

Source: Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 large baking potatoes (Original recipe called for Yukons)
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 t. garlic salt
  • 4 oz. low-fat sour cream
  • chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

Boil potatoes for about 50 minutes or until soft. Drain and mash with a potato masher or electric mixer.

Heat milk, butter and garlic salt in a medium sauce pan, set aside. Add sour cream and gradually pour milk mixture into the mashed potatoes until you reach desired consistency. Continue to mash until smooth.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

NOTE: You can also transfer the potatoes to a 2-1/2 quart lightly greased casserole dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then warm in the oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until hot.