Description
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a rich and creamy texture with a delightful tang. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these fluffy potatoes elevate any meal with their inviting aroma and flavor. With just a few key ingredients and simple steps, you can create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your potatoes by peeling and cutting them into even chunks.
- Boil the potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and sour cream while still hot.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
- Gradually mix in milk until you achieve your desired creamy texture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired; adjust to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg