2 pounds russet baking potatoes, unpeeled and cubed
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0.5 cup butter
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0.25 cup milk
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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2 teaspoons chopped garlic
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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.
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.
Stir garlic and basil into mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.