Sour Cream and Chives Whipped Potatoes
Transform your everyday mashed potatoes into a luxurious side dish with these Sour Cream and Chives Whipped Potatoes. Made with creamy russet potatoes, tangy sour cream, and a generous handful of fresh chives, this recipe delivers rich, velvety perfection in every bite. The secret lies in whipping the potatoes with butter and milk until irresistibly smooth, then folding in aromatic chives and just the right touch of garlic powder for added depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant side is perfect for holiday spreads, cozy family dinners, or whenever you crave comfort food with a gourmet twist. Garnish with extra chives for a pop of flavor and color that will brighten any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.25 cup Fresh chives
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches each.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the fresh chives and set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
Add the butter to the potatoes. Use a hand mixer, potato masher, or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to begin mashing or whipping the potatoes until smooth.
Slowly add the sour cream and milk while continuing to whip the potatoes. Adjust the consistency by adding a small amount of additional milk if necessary.
Stir in the chopped chives, remaining 0.5 teaspoons of salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the whipped potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.1 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3886 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.1 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 5471 mg | 116% | |
*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.
