
When the holiday season arrives, why not dress up your mashed potatoes! That’s what we do. All it takes is some cream cheese, sour cream, a little garlic, and your mixer! — Dolly and Rachel
Ingredients
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5 pounds russet potatoes - washed, peeled, and quartered
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon garlic paste, or 1 garlic clove, minced
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8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup sour cream
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1 cup whole milk, room temperature
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Place potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer potatoes to a large pot and fill with enough cold water that potatoes are covered by 2 inches; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
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Drain potatoes in a colander and transfer to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt, garlic, 6 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and ½ cup milk. Using an electric hand mixer, or in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend on medium speed. Pour in remaining ½ cup milk and mix on high speed to whip potatoes until fluffy.
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Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Garnish with parsley and season with pepper.
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Buy Now: Good Lookin' Cookin' by Dolly Parton and Rachael George Parton
From the book GOOD LOOKIN’ COOKIN’: A Year of Meals – A Lifetime of Friends, Family, and Food by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George. Text copyright © 2024 by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George. Photograph copyright © 2024 by Aubrie Pick. Published in the United States by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
318 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
43g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 to 12 | |
Calories 318 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 407mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 7g | 13% |
Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
Calcium 81mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 1101mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.