The BEST mashed potatoes

These mashed potatoes are my all-time favorite side dish. Fluffy, creamy, and rich, this easy mashed potato recipe is sure to become a family favorite! This easy-to-follow recipe produces the best mashed potatoes you've ever tried!
Ingredients
5 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, preferably
12 tablespoons butter, softened and cubed, salted or unsalted is fine
3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste. Start with 1/2 teaspoon of each and add more as needed.
Instructions

Peel and rinse the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half or into wedges, depending on their size.
5 pounds potatoes
Place the potatoes in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover the potatoes with cold, salted water. The water should cover the potatoes by at least one inch.
Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
While the potatoes cook, begin heating the milk and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat OR heat in the microwave.
3/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream

Let the potatoes sit in the saucepan for about 5 minutes to allow any extra moisture to evaporate.
Add the softened butter to the potatoes and mash until the desired consistency is reached.
12 tablespoons butter
Add the hot milk and gradually cream until the desired consistency is reached. You don't need to use all the milk or cream.
Finally, stir in the sour cream (or cream cheese) and add salt and pepper to taste.
1/4 cup sour cream, salt and pepper to taste
Notes

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