Garnish and Serve
Top with fresh chives, cracked pepper, or roasted garlic if you like. Serve warm.
Tips for Perfect Mashed Potatoes Every Time
🥔 Use Yukon golds for a buttery texture, or russets for a fluffier finish.
💨 Don’t over-mix after adding sour cream—overworking potatoes makes them gluey.
❄️ Warm your sour cream slightly before adding it to avoid cooling the mash.
Variations to Try
Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes: Classic combo, unbeatable flavor
Garlic Sour Cream Mash: Mix in roasted garlic for a savory punch
Loaded Style: Add cheese, bacon bits, and green onions for a full meal sidekick
Final Thoughts
Sour cream might not be the first ingredient you think of when making mashed potatoes, but once you try it, you won’t go back. It’s the best-kept secret behind those creamy, gourmet mashed potatoes you love at steakhouses and holiday tables.
So next time you’re whipping up a batch, skip the milk and reach for the sour cream. You’re just a dollop away from mashed potato perfection.
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