Sour Cream Chives Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these rich and velvety Sour Cream Chives Mashed Potatoes! Made with fluffy russet potatoes, tangy sour cream, and a splash of whole milk or heavy cream for extra decadence, this recipe offers a perfectly creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Freshly chopped chives add a burst of herbaceous flavor, while a hint of garlic powder (optional) provides subtle depth. Ready in just 30 minutes, these mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food to complement any meal, from weeknight dinners to elegant holiday feasts. Bursting with flavor and easy to customize, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Whole milk (or heavy cream for extra creaminess)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into roughly 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they're fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, chop the fresh chives and set aside.
Once the potatoes are done, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit in the hot pot for 1-2 minutes to release excess moisture.
Add the unsalted butter, sour cream, and milk to the pot with the potatoes. Use a potato masher or a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the chopped chives, remaining salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve the mashed potatoes hot, optionally garnished with additional chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 96.0 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 5034 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5207 mg | 111% | |
*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.
