Description
Creamy and flavorful Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes made with yellow potatoes, sour cream, butter, and vegetable broth for a rich and smooth side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Broth
- 3 pounds Yellow Potatoes
- 3–4 cups Vegetable Broth
Dairy and Seasonings
- 1 cup Sour Cream, room temperature
- 1 stick Butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream or Milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Clean, peel, and cut the yellow potatoes into equal sized pieces about 1-2 inches each. This ensures even cooking.
- Cook Potatoes: Place the potato pieces into a large pot and add enough vegetable broth to cover them. Heat on the stove and bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
- Simmer Until Tender: Let the potatoes gently boil for 10-15 minutes or until they are fork tender, indicating they are fully cooked and soft.
- Drain and Transfer: Drain the potatoes from the broth and transfer them into a large mixing bowl to prepare for mashing.
- Add Flavorings: Add the softened butter, room temperature sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl with the potatoes for rich flavor.
- Mash Smooth: Using a hand mixer on the lowest speed to start, blend the potatoes until smooth and creamy without overmixing to avoid gumminess.
- Adjust Consistency: Stir in the heavy cream (or milk) to loosen the texture if needed, and taste to reseason with additional salt, pepper, or garlic powder as desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with chopped chives if using, serve warm, and enjoy this comforting side dish.
Notes
- Using vegetable broth instead of water adds extra flavor.
- Room temperature butter and sour cream help achieve a smooth mash.
- Start blending on low speed to prevent splattering and overmixing.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with milk for a lighter version.
- Chives add a fresh, mild onion flavor as a garnish.
- These mashed potatoes pair wonderfully with roasted meats or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mashed potatoes, sour cream mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, side dish, vegetable broth mashed potatoes
