Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Learn how to make delicious, creamy sour cream mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes with sour cream are simple to make and are a wonderful side dish for a variety of meals.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 tablespoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Clean and peel the potatoes. Cut them into small chunks, about 1-inch in size. Try to keep them close to even in size. Place them in a large pot and then cover with cold water. Add in 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil. Boil for about 15-20 minutes. Drain the water and return potatoes to the pot.
- While the potatoes are sitting in the warm pot, place butter and milk in a small saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Pour the mixture over the potatoes in the pot. Using a potato masher, mash a little and then add in sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue mashing until desired consistency.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes
- Be sure to try cutting the potatoes similar in a size to ensure they boil evenly.
- Don't over boil the potatoes. You don't want them to break down too much before mashing. I like to test them by poking with a fork. If the for pierces the potato easily, they are ready to drain.
- Make sure to drain the cooked potatoes well and then return to the hot pot.
- Don't over mash the potatoes to avoid them getting a gummy texture.
- Warming the milk and butter helps them absorb better into the potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1476mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.1mg