Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Creamy, velvety, and bursting with flavor, these Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the ultimate comfort food side dish. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, rich unsalted butter, and tangy sour cream, this recipe takes classic mashed potatoes to the next level. A hint of garlic powder and a sprinkling of fresh chives elevate the dish with subtle depth and freshness, while the perfect balance of milk and butter creates a silky-smooth texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or any occasion that calls for indulgent, crowd-pleasing flavors. Serve warm and let the creamy decadence steal the show at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches wide, to ensure even cooking.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and fill it with cold water until the potatoes are covered by about an inch. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes completely in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit in the warm pot for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any excess water.
Add the unsalted butter to the pot and mash the potatoes using a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth.
Gradually stir in the milk, sour cream, ground black pepper, and garlic powder (optional). Mix until the mashed potatoes are creamy and well combined.
Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and, if desired, garnish with chopped fresh chives.
Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, flavorful side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.6 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2620 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5319 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
