Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes are filled with richness and flavor, especially when topped with butter and fresh chives. This easy potato side dish is sure to be requested again and again.
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
Servings: 8people
Calories: 318
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 20 minutesmins
Total Time: 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
4lbsYukon gold potatoes, 10 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick pieces
1 1/4cupwhole milk
8Tbspunsalted butter, plus more to serve if desired
Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Keep them in cold water until you are ready to cook to prevent browning then transfer potatoes into a large pot and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes with 1-inch of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat to a low boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork without resistance.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk together with the butter until butter is melted and milk just starts to steam (do not boil). Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
Once potatoes are fork-tender, drain potatoes well and transfer them back to the pot, set them over very low heat for 1 minute to evaporate any extra steam. Coarsely mash potatoes right away with a potato masher or an electric hand mixer to break them up (don’t wait to mash or they can turn gummy).
Turn off the heat and while mashing, drizzle in the hot milk and butter mixture, adding it to your desired texture. Adding more milk will make the potatoes creamier and less milk will give you thicker potatoes. Mash or beat until your potatoes are smooth. Don’t overbeat or potatoes can become gluey.
Mash in the sour cream and salt, adding more salt to taste as needed. Keep covered with lid until ready to serve then transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with butter and garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and chives if desired.
Notes
Boiling times can vary depending on how large you cut your potato pieces. The potatoes are ready when they can be easily pierced with a fork. Here are some guidelines:
1-inch pieces: 10-12 minutes once the water has come to a boil.
Quartered potatoes (1 1/2”-thick): 15-18 minutes
Whole peeled medium potatoes: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
318
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
478
mg
21
%
Potassium
1048
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
496
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
45
mg
55
%
Calcium
99
mg
10
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.