Skin-On Savory Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet baking potatoes, unpeeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
2. Add butter to the bowl; use a potato masher or electric mixer to mash potato mixture until mostly smooth. Add milk and sour cream; continue mashing to desired texture. Be careful not to overmix potatoes once they are creamy.
3. Stir garlic and basil into mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.