Mashed Baked Potatoes Mom's recipe! 4 large leftover baked Russet potatoes butter sour cream milk Kosher salt freshly ground black pepper chives, chopped (optional) Bring a large saucepan of water to boil. Meanwhile, chop up the cold baked potatoes into one- or two-inch chunks. If you don't have a potato ricer, remove the peels first. When the water comes to a boil, gently drop the potatoes in for 1-2 minutes, until hot, then drain. Using your ricer or potato masher, mash the potatoes. Stir in 6-8 T. soft or melted butter, 1-2 t. salt to start, and some pepper. Add about 1/2 warm milk and 1/2 c. sour cream. Stir. Taste for salt, and add additional salt as necessary and chives if you have them.