Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
Creamy mashed potatoes are one of the best foods around. Conversely, dry mashed potatoes are one of the WORST foods. This easy recipe for mashed potatoes with sour cream is the farthest thing from dry, with additional butter and milk to keep it moist. It’s a top-tier mashed potato recipe that is straightforward, but super tasty.
Sour cream mashed potatoes are the perfect side for so many foods! I particularly love to have mashed potatoes with Mississippi Pot Roast. Recipes like Dijon Chicken, Swedish Meatballs, and Hawaiian Haystacks that come with their own gravy are also delicious pairings.
Why This Recipe Works
- Best mashed potatoes with sour cream. This recipe is specifically for sour cream lovers, because if you’re going to have sour cream mashed potatoes, you better be able to taste the sour cream, am I right? Sour cream and its slight tang is the star flavor here, while butter and milk add richness and moisture and ensure a luxurious texture.
- Easy side dish. While making mashed potatoes does require a little elbow grease—dicing the potatoes, then mashing them with all the ingredients—it’s a straightforward process featuring simple ingredients. Plus, while the potatoes cook on the stove, you have plenty of time to work on the other aspects of your meal. Win-win!
- Perfect for any occasion. This sour cream mashed potatoes recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight and delicious enough to make for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving dinner.
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