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Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

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The BEST Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes recipe! These deliciously creamy mashed potatoes are and easy side dish that is perfect for your next dinner party, holiday meal or weeknight dinner. This classic baked potato combination takes these mashed potatoes to the next level.

Who doesn't love a nice helping of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes to accompany their favorite dish? Whether you are serving your favorite meatloaf or chicken fried chicken, these sour cream and chive mashed potatoes will make the perfect side. I look forward to Spring every year, when the perennial herbs start growing back and I can begin incorporating them into our meals.

Chives are one of my favorite herbs to have growing in the garden because they add a punch of flavor to dishes. Mixed with sour cream, they make the best flavored mashed potatoes.

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Use your favorite potato for mashed potatoes. I will literally use any potato I have on hand. Russets, yukon gold and red potatoes equally make great mashed potatoes. You can even use leftover baked potatoes for mashed potatoes!

Cut the potatoes into equal pieces. Peeling is totally optional. Cutting is necessary to promote even cooking. You can cut them into small pieces if you are wanting to cook them quickly.

Boil the potatoes in water until tender. You can test the potatoes by piercing them with a fork or knife. If the potato falls off easily, it is done. Drain of the water and place back in the pot. Mash and set aside.

Heat the milk, butter and sour cream together in a small saucepan, whisking to fully combine the ingredients. Heat just until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

Mix the milk mixture with the mashed potatoes. When fully incorporated, add in the salt, pepper and chives, stir until fully combined.

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Enjoy!

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I love serving mashed potatoes with just about anything. It is a versatile side that compliments so many dishes.

Serve these mashed potatoes with one of these delicious recipes: Smothered Chicken, the sauce from this smothered chicken recipe is so good on mashed potatoes! Chicken Fried Chicken pairs extremely well with mashed potatoes.

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Store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Leftover mashed potatoes can also be frozen. Freeze in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 1 year.

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Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

The combination of tangy sour cream and freshly chopped chives works perfectly in these buttery mashed potatoes.  Try them alongside your favorite roasted chicken or meatloaf recipe.  
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dishes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb potatoes peeled (optional)
  • 6 tablespoon sour cream
  • 4 oz butter cubed
  • 5 tablespoon milk
  • 1-2 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • As Needed pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut potatoes into medium sized pieces.  Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife or fork. Drain the potatoes and place back in the pot.  Mash and set aside.
  • In a small pan add the milk, butter and sour cream, whisking to fully combine the ingredients. Heat just until the butter is melted. Do not boil.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the mashed potatoes and stir until well combined.  
  • Season with salt, pepper and chives.  Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.  Enjoy!

Notes

For less of a tangy flavor from the sour cream, omit 1-2 tablespoons of the sour cream and replace it with milk.  
Have leftovers?  Give this Potato Pancake recipe a try!
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