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Creamy Ranch Potatoes
These creamy ranch mashed potatoes, with sour cream and fresh herbs, will quickly become your new favorite side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds Russet potatoes
- 12 tablespoons butter , divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives , minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill , chopped
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 inch cubes.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water to approximately 2 inches above the potatoes.
- Place the pot on high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for approximately 10 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pot with the burner on low.
- Add 10 tablespoons of the butter, sour cream and the ranch seasoning.
- With a potato masher, mash the potatoes just until they are creamy and smooth. You can also use a ricer or large fork for more texture.
- Stir in the fresh dill and chives.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave safe dish or in a small pot on the stove.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle with melted butter and garnish with additional herbs, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
348mg
(15%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
597IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 597IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.