Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 to 1 cup whole milk
Directions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the butter, sour cream, ¾ cup of the milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to the potatoes and mash until smooth (adding more milk if necessary). Serve topped with additional butter and pepper.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 275
- Fat 13g
- Sat Fat 8g
- Cholesterol 40mg
- Sodium 388mg
- Protein 6g
- Carbohydrate 32g
- Sugar 2g
- Fiber 2g
- Iron 1mg
- Calcium 44mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
The mashed potatoes can be made up to 1 day in advance; refrigerate, covered. On Thanksgiving Day: Reheat in the microwave,
covered with a damp paper towel; add milk to adjust the consistency if necessary. Top with additional butter and pepper.
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