31 Secrets to Perfect Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes (Creamy Heaven)
Creamy mashed potatoes made with sour cream for extra richness and tang.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot.
- Add sour cream, butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for best texture.
- Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg