Sour Cream Smashed Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these creamy, tangy Sour Cream Smashed Potatoes. Made with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes and enhanced by the richness of sour cream and a hint of garlic, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between rustic texture and velvety smoothness. Leaving the skins on adds a delightful earthiness and saves prep time, while fresh chives provide a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, these smashed potatoes are a versatile and crowd-pleasing addition to any meal, whether it’s a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive holiday feast. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly fluffy, they’ll quickly become your go-to potato recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and scrub the Yukon Gold potatoes clean, leaving the skins on for texture.
Cut the potatoes into roughly 2-inch chunks to ensure even cooking.
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add the tablespoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander and return them to the hot pot to evaporate any excess water for 1-2 minutes.
Add the unsalted butter, sour cream, and whole milk to the pot with the potatoes.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder and black pepper.
Use a potato masher to gently smash the potatoes, mixing the ingredients as you go. Leave some chunks for texture.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding additional salt or pepper if desired.
Finely chop the fresh chives and sprinkle them over the smashed potatoes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.6 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.7 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 7330 mg | 319% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3952 mg | 84% | |
*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.
