Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Sour cream mashed potatoes made with softened butter and full fat sour cream. The tang from the sour cream cuts through the richness and keeps the texture creamy instead of gummy. Serves 6.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3-1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch.3 pounds russet potatoes.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return them to the pot.
- Add softened butter to the hot potatoes and mash with a potato masher until they reach your desired texture.1/2 cup salted butter.
- Add sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper.3/4 cup sour cream,1/3-1/2 cup whole milk,1 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- (Optional) For a smoother consistency, use an electric mixer on low speed to beat the potatoes for 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed.
Notes
PRO TIP: For a richer flavor, (aka flavor explosion!) try adding a couple of tablespoons of cream cheese or roasted garlic to your spuds. This adds extra creaminess and a subtle depth of flavor that takes the dish to the next level!
Nutrition
Serving: -45gCalories: 380.1kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6.2gFat: 21.5gSaturated Fat: 12.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.4gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 59.3mgSodium: 534.6mgPotassium: 1007.7mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3.1gVitamin A: 676.5IUVitamin C: 13.2mgCalcium: 80.3mgIron: 2mg
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