Creamy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with Chives
Rich and creamy mashed potatoes blended with sour cream and chives, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (or creamer or russet potatoes)
- 1 cup warm milk (adjust to your liking)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chives (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil the Potatoes: Place potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and boil until fork-tender (about 10 minutes).
- Drain the Potatoes: Drain well in a colander and return to the hot pot.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in warm milk, sour cream, butter, and chopped chives.
- Mash the Potatoes: Use a masher or fork to mash until smooth, adjusting milk for desired consistency.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra chives and serve warm.
Notes
These mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, comfort food, side dish, creamy, sour cream, chives