Name: Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pound yellow potatoes (Yukon gold or baby Dutch); Cold water to fill pot; 1 tbsp sea salt; 8 tablespoons salted butter; 0.75 cup sour cream; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tablespoons chives

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Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

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Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

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Instructions

Add cubed potatoes to a pot filled with cold water seasoned with 1 tbsp of sea salt.

Cook on high heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the water begins to boil.

Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until they’re fork-tender (tender enough to be easily pierced or cut with a fork), then remove from the heat.

Drain the potatoes and place them back in the pot.

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.

Mix in the butter, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and chives, if using. You can also leave the chives out if you're looking for a mashed potato dish that would pair better with gravy.

For extra creamy mashed potatoes, you can use an electric hand mixer to mix them up. Just make sure not to mix them too much or they’ll become gummy.

Notes

If you’re making these potatoes to pair with gravy, we recommend leaving the chives out. You may also want to go low on the salt level since gravy is usually salty.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Potatoes Uniformly 🥔
Cut Yukon gold potatoes into equal-sized pieces (about 2 inches) so they cook at the same rate, preventing some from being undercooked while others become waterlogged.
Salt Your Water Properly 🧂
Make your boiling water taste like the sea before adding potatoes—this seasons them from within and eliminates the need for excessive salt at the end, resulting in better flavor development.
Warm Your Dairy First 🥛
Heat your milk and sour cream mixture together before incorporating into hot potatoes; this prevents temperature shock that can make mashed potatoes gluey or dense.
Fold Rather Than Over-Mix 🥄
Use a folding motion with a wooden spoon instead of vigorous mashing or using an electric mixer, which can activate starches and create a gummy texture—gentle handling keeps them light and fluffy.
Add Chives at the Finish 🌿
Sprinkle fresh chopped chives on top just before serving rather than mixing them in; this preserves their delicate onion flavor and vibrant green color that gets lost when heated.