Portions: 6 servings Calories: 153kcal |
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Sour cream mashed potatoes.
Why I ā¤ļø it
This is the ultimate comfort food with a tangy twist: a sour cream mashed potatoes recipe to remember. But wait, there's more! This is a recipe with flavors you can adapt to your liking, and I share some ideas of how you can do that so you want to stay tuned in until the end.
Mashed potatoes with sour cream recipe
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Preparation
Before you start, make sure you have all the ingredients and utensils ready.
Step 1: Wash and peel
Scrub, peel, and rinse the potatoes, then chop them into similarly sized pieces, so they finish cooking at the same time.
Step 2: Boil the potatoes
In a large pot or saucepan, put the potatoes and enough water to cover them plus an inch [2.5 centimeters] above the potatoes. Add a tablespoon of salt and garlic cloves to the water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender (around 17 minutes). Drain the water, discard the garlic, and place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Step 4: Mash
Using a potato masher or potato ricer, mash the potatoes, incorporating butter and sour cream as you go along. Start adding milk while mashing until the potatoes have the desired consistency.
Step 5: Season
Taste the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve sprinkled with chives.
Top tips
- Russet potatoes are preferred for mashed potatoes, but Yukon Gold potatoes work great too.
- If you want to make mashed potatoes with a very creamy and fluffy texture, you can beat it with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer after you finish.
- You can freeze any leftovers in an airtight container. Take it out of the freezer, thaw it overnight in the fridge, or directly reheat it in the microwave before serving.
Serving suggestions
Mashed potatoes go with practically everything, but here are some of my preferred pairings: try this easy and quick pork escalopes recipe, this Dutch oven pork roast, bacon-wrapped chicken breast rolls, cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts, mango-glazed pork chops, turkey chops, and as a pork chop side dish. Check all my pork chop ideas to see more.
Variations
Some people like to add some cream cheese for extra creaminess. If you want to try it, stir in 4 tablespoons of cream cheese; when you mix in the butter, the heat from the hot potatoes will soften the cream cheese.
Nutritional information
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
FAQs
Why do you put sour cream in mashed potatoes?
Sour cream adds a light touch of sourness to mashed potatoes and gives them a different flavor profile which works great with many dishes they are served with.
Can you substitute sour cream for milk in mashed potatoes?
Yes, you can substitute sour cream for milk in mashed potatoes. Be mindful that the flavor of the mashed potatoes will change, but it will work perfectly.
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The Best Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes [0.9kg] see notes
- Salt
- 4 garlic cloves
- ā cup milk [60 ml]
- ā cup sour cream [120 ml}
- Ā½ stick butter [56.7g]
- Pepper
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Wash and peel
- Scrub, peel, and rinse your potatoes, then chop them into similarly sized pieces, so they finish cooking at the same time.
Step 2: Boil the potatoes
- In a large pot or saucepan, put the potatoes and enough water to cover them plus an inch [2.5 centimeters] above the potatoes. Add a tablespoon of salt and garlic cloves to the water.Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender (around 17 minutes). Drain the water, discard the garlic, and place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Step 4: Mash
- Using a potato masher or potato ricer, mash the potatoes, incorporating butter and milk as you go along. Start adding sour cream until the potatoes have the desired consistency.
Step 5: Season
- Taste the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve sprinkled with chives.
Notes
Nutrition
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