Garlic Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Description
Garlic Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes start with potatoes boiled until very tender, either peeled or with skins left on according to preference. These are mashed together with sour cream, half and half or heavy cream, butter, and garlic, creating a creamy and flavorful base. The garlic provides a mild pungency that complements the rich dairy, while the potato skins offer texture and rustic character. The salt and pepper seasoning rounds out the flavor.
This side dish works well alongside meats, poultry, or vegetables, bringing a creamy and tangy element to the meal. It can be served hot immediately after preparation for the best texture and flavor.
Potatoes can alternatively be cooked in a slow cooker before mashing if preferred. Leaving the skins on saves prep time and adds fiber, but peeling is optional. Adjust the garlic quantity depending on taste, using fresh or powdered.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes cut into 2 inch pieces, (you can peel them but I never do - I love potato skins in my mashed potatoes!)
- ½ cup sour cream (light is okay, regular will yield richer flavor)
- ¼ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 4 teaspoons garlic or 2 teaspoons garlic powder, minced
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
- salt I use about 1 ½ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- black pepper I use about 1 ½ teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil on the stove, cover and boil until potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl (see note).
- Add sour cream, milk ( half and half or heavy cream), garlic, butter, and salt and pepper to bowl. Mash til desired texture is achieved. Serve hot.
Notes
- Potatoes can be cooked in a slow cooker as an alternative to boiling before mashing.
- Leaving potato skins on adds texture and nutrients, but peeling is optional.
- Choose light or regular sour cream to adjust richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 746mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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