Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Transform your everyday side dish into a show-stopping comfort food with these rich and creamy Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, this recipe takes classic mashed potatoes to the next level with the tangy flavor of sour cream and the indulgent creaminess of softened cream cheese. Enhanced with buttery goodness, a hint of garlic powder, and a touch of freshly ground black pepper, these mashed potatoes are irresistibly smooth and flavorful. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes and can be garnished with fresh chives for an elegant finishing touch. Whether you're dressing up a holiday feast or elevating a family meal, these decadently creamy mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cups Sour cream
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks, about 1.5 inches each.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes cook, heat the milk and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, or in the microwave, until the butter is melted. Set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a minute to let any excess moisture evaporate.
Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
Add the sour cream and softened cream cheese to the mashed potatoes. Stir until fully incorporated and creamy.
Gradually mix in the warm milk and butter mixture. Stir until smooth. If needed, adjust the texture by adding more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Season the mashed potatoes with garlic powder, black pepper, and additional salt to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.2 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 7810 mg | 340% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 723 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7978 mg | 170% | |
*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.
