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Mashed Potatoes

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

These Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes remind me of my grandma making them when I was little. The sour cream makes these so moist and creamy. I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 People

Ingredients
  

  • 5lb. Bag of Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 1/2 Cup Milk (I use raw)
  • 2-4 Tbsp. Real Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream (I use regular)
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Take your potatoes and peel them. This is optional, if you like the peels on.
  • Cut the potatoes into small cubes and place in a stockpot of boiling water. Keep cooking them on the high setting. When they are fork tender, remove them from the stove and drain them.
  • Once drained, add them back to the same pot or in a mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle a generous helping of salt and pepper. I feel like salt and pepper is a “taste preference” thing, so add how much you like.
  • Add the milk. Start with 1/2 cup. Add more if the potatoes are soaking it up. You want your mashed potatoes creamy, not dry. Using your handheld mixer, blend all that together.
  • Next, add the sour cream. I usually just add 1/4-1/2 cup but play around with it and taste to see what you like. Use the handheld mixer or you can use a wooden spoon to fold it in.
  • At this point, you can add 2 tbsp of butter (optional)
  • Once the potatoes are blended and fluffy, top them with a few pats of butter and some fresh chopped chives or parsley.

Notes

*You can use any potato but honestly, Yukon Gold make the most creamiest mashed potatoes.
*Feel free to use the stand-up mixer in place of the handheld. It will not make a difference.
*Add 1-2 cloves of garlic for extra goodness!