Homemade Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Simple and relatively speedy, our easy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes can be served alongside a wide range of meat and fish dishes and have a rich yet not too heavy taste that your whole family will love.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings People

Calories 486kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

3 Lbs. russet potatoes; peeled, wash and cubed
8 cups water
6 Tbsp. unsalted Butter; divided
1 pk. 8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
½ tsp. Garlic Powder optional
¼ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
salt to taste

Instructions

In a large saucepan, add in the potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low; cover partially and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes.
Mash potatoes (with a potato masher) with 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, onion salt, garlic powder and pepper. Continue mashing until smooth. Stir in the remaining butter.
Garnish with fresh chives and butter. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

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*** Calories are estimated per serving

Cook’s Tips And Tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks when it comes to freezing mashed potatoes.

Be sure that you cook the potatoes completely, as this is necessary for mashing.

When preparing your sour mashed potatoes, be sure to include lots of butter and or cream as this will help the potatoes to keep its form (as explained above).

Consider adding butter to the container before adding the mashed potatoes. Again, the fat will be served as a protection; keeping your sour mashed potatoes fresh and ready to be heated before serving.

Consider diving the mashed potatoes into serving size portion so that it is ready for when you prepared to serve it on Thanksgiving Day, mealtime, or any day.

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