These sous vide mashed potatoes are ultra creamy, buttery, and full of flavor. A foolproof side dish for any meal or holiday.
8 lb russet potatoes (about 1 large), peeled & cut into 1 inch cubes
1.6 lbs yellow potatoes (about 4 large), peeled & cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup salted butter, sliced into pats
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup milk (1%, 2%, or whole)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1. Preheat a water bath using an immersion circulator to 190°F.
2. Add potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to a sealable bag.
3. Add milk and cream. Remove air via water displacement or vacuum seal.
4. Submerge bag in water bath. Cook for 2 to 4 hours at 190°F.
5. Transfer contents to a bowl. Add sour cream and mash to desired texture.
6. Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve warm.
For ultra-smooth potatoes, use a ricer instead of a masher.
Can be made ahead and reheated sous vide at 160°F for 30–40 minutes.
Find it online: https://sousviderecipe.com/sous-vide-mashed-potatoes/