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Creamy Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes with sour cream and fresh chives make a delicious, easy comfort side dish.

Creamy Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Learn how to make creamy sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, a perfect easy comfort side dish with fresh herbs and rich flavor.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
30m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 250 g russet potato peeled and diced
  • 30 g sour cream full fat
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 5 g fresh chives chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and diced russet potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.
  2. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot.
  5. Add unsalted butter to the hot potatoes and mash until smooth.
  6. Warm whole milk slightly in a small saucepan or microwave.
  7. Stir warm milk and sour cream into the mashed potatoes until creamy and well combined.
  8. Add chopped fresh chives, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Mix everything gently to distribute the chives and seasoning evenly.
  10. Serve the creamy sour cream and chive mashed potatoes warm.

Tips

  • Use warm milk to keep the potatoes hot and creamy.
  • Do not over mash to avoid gluey texture.
  • Adjust sour cream amount to your taste for creaminess.

Serving Suggestions

  • grilled chicken breast
  • roasted vegetables
  • steamed green beans

Enjoy this creamy sour cream and chive mashed potatoes recipe as a comforting side that pairs well with many main dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 4.5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 2.2
  • Calories: 110
  • Cholesterol (g): 8
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2.8

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