Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes are a perfect side dish. They are so creamy, flavorful and make a great addition to any dinner menu.

These tasty mashed potatoes are loaded with sour cream and chive goodness. They are easy to make and go perfectly with almost any entree.

Mashed potatoes have to be one of the most perfect comfort food side dishes. At Thanksgiving, the mashed potatoes and gravy take up most of the real estate on my plate.

These mashed potatoes are so flavorful thanks to the sour cream and chives, they don’t even need gravy. But don’t worry, I won’t judge if you go for it anyway.

We love doing new potatoes with sour cream and chives. There is just something about that simple flavor combination that is so good.

As quickly as those potatoes disappear, I knew we would love the mashed potato version. It’s a similar idea but in a creamier package.

Tips for perfect mashed potatoes

There are several potatoes that can be used for mashed potatoes. There is nothing wrong with using a bag of good old russet potatoes.

Their starchy texture allows them to mash easily and soak up lots of flavor from the dairy. In fact, for a lot of people they are preferred.

Red potatoes make great chunky mashed potatoes. I choose them when I don’t feel like removing the skins and don’t want them all the way smooth.

Yukon gold is another good option for mashed potatoes. They are a bit waxy so don’t absorb as much butter bit they taste great and have a fabulous buttery appearance.

Peel the potatoes and cut into large even chunks. That helps them to cook evenly.

Place pieces directly into a pot of cold salted water. That will help keep them from getting oxidized and discolored.

Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are very easily pierced with a fork. The exact time will depend on the size of your pieces.

Drain all of the water from the potatoes and quickly return them to the pan to mash. Then add some butter and your flavorings.

Be sure to taste your potatoes as you go and adjust your seasoning. Potatoes love a healthy amount of salt, so be sure you added enough.

More great recipes featuring potatoes

Loaded potato salad is bursting with flavor. It has bacon, ranch and cheddar cheese mixed into the dressing making it extra delicious.

Pork chops and cheesy potato casserole with a crunchy topping is an absolutely delicious family friendly meal.  All you need is a vegetable and dinner is done!

Seasoned roasted potatoes are super simple, but oh so good. My husband is surprised by how much he likes them every time I make them.

Check out my collection of potato recipes or starchy side dish recipes for even more tasty inspiration.

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Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Author: Carlee

Servings: 6 Servings

Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes are a perfect side dish. They are so creamy, flavorful and make a great addition to any dinner menu.

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Total: 35 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2½ lb. potatoes
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons butter
• ▢ 8 ounces sour cream
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped chives
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions 

• Get butter and sour cream out of refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
  2 Tablespoons butter, 8 ounces sour cream
• Peel potatoes and chop into uniform large chunks.
  2½ lb. potatoes
• Place in a large saucepan of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork or knife.
• Drain and return to the pan. Mash potatoes.
• Stir in butter, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  3 Tablespoons fresh chopped chives, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
• Serve topped with additional butter and chives if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 149mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

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