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Home » Potato Side Dishes

Best Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Published: Oct 19, 2018 · Modified: Mar 12, 2022 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Sour cream mashed potatoes is one side dish you would be proud to serve your guests on Thanksgiving.  The smooth texture of this dish combined with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and the buttermilk give this popular vegetable a slight tangy taste which won't be forgotten.

holding a bowl of sour cream mashed potatoes

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Questions

How many potatoes should you cook per person?

The rule of thumb is ⅓ pound if there will be lots of other dishes being served, or ½ pound for potato fans that insist on taking second helpings.

holding a spoonful of sour cream mashed potatoes

What are the best ones to use?

  • Russet or Yukon Gold, which is a type of yellow potato, are the best because they are high in starch.
  • Red or white are waxy and should be avoided and could turn to a paste.

Are mashed potatoes easy to digest?

Compared to baked, mashed are easier to digest because the cooking process breaks down the starches.

bowl of sour cream mashed potatoes

How to Make

Gather the ingredients, then scrub, peel and cut up the potatoes.  Grate the cheese, and chop up the chives.

ingredients for sour cream mashed potatoes

Dump them into a large pot and cover with water.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or fork tender.

potatoes in a pot of water for sour cream mashed potatoes

Drain into a colander, and rinse with cold water.

cooked potatoes in a colander for sour cream mashed potatoes

Transfer them into the bowl of a standing mixer.  Put on low speed until they are smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients.  Beat on medium, then on high, until smooth and fluffy.  Taste and adjust seasonings.

Transfer to a serving bowl or keep warm in a crock pot.  Garnish with chives and a sprinkle of cheese and cracked black pepper.

My girls will ask for seconds every time and that's why I make a big batch of it.  There are cheers all around when they know I'm making this recipe.

sour cream mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl

Variations

  • Want a healthier dish? Use low fat cheese, sour cream, and milk.

Pro Tips

  • Put the potatoes in cold water and bring the pot to a boil.
  • Make sure they're fork tender or they will be lumpy when whipped.
  • Use a standing mixer to whip them to make them fluffy.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.  Add more butter, sour cream, or buttermilk as needed.
  • Make ahead and keep in a crock pot on the warm setting.

These other Thanksgiving classics will taste wonderful with this recipe.

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bowl of sour cream mashed potatoes with spoon

Best Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Best sour cream mashed potatoes is an easy homemade comfort food recipe.  This make ahead Thanksgiving side dish are cheesy, creamy and buttery.  Sour cream and chives make these potatoes so tasty, you’ll want seconds!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, mashed potatoes, sour cream
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 cups
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Brooke

Ingredients
 

  • 5 pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 ½ cup sour cream
  • 7 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives
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Instructions

  • Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized chunks and place in a large pot of water.
  • Bring them to a boil, then simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes.  Drain and rinse them with cold water.
  • Dump them into the bowl of a stand mixer and stir on low speed until smooth.
  • Add the buttermilk, butter, sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper into the bowl, mixing until evenly blended.
  • Beat them on medium, then high speed until smooth.  If they are too thick, add more sour cream or buttermilk to get the desired consistency.  Stir in most of the chopped chives.
  • Garnish with cracked pepper, grated or shaved cheese, and the reserved chopped chives.  Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep them warm in a crockpot set on "warm."  If you're planning on keeping them in the crockpot for a few hours, add additional sour cream or buttermilk, as they will dry out from the heat of the slow cooker over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 217kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 26g (9%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mg (10%)Sodium: 300mg (13%)Potassium: 606mg (17%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 360IU (7%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 100mg (10%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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  1. Alex

    October 17, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    These creamy mashed potatoes are smooth and fluffy. The chives accent the sour cream nicely. Mashed potatoes are my favorite food in the whole world! 🥔🌎

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    • Emma

      October 19, 2019 at 7:48 am

      I'm so glad to hear that, Alex! I really like mashed potatoes, too.

      Reply
  2. Beth

    May 15, 2019 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    I adore mashed potatoes 🥔 ! They taste really good with chives. These mashed potatoes are very creamy and smooth.

    Reply
    • Emma

      May 15, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      I agree--chives make mashed potatoes so much better!

      Reply
  3. Pam

    September 22, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    I am roasting a turkey tomorrow, so I will give your giblet gravy recipe a try and the sour cream mashed potatoes too, ha - - since I never meet a potato I didn't like : )

    Reply
    • Brooke

      September 23, 2017 at 9:38 am

      So glad that you are trying the giblet gravy and sour cream mashed potatoes recipes! Please share how it turned out. I also will be roasting a turkey tomorrow and making giblet gravy!

      Reply

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