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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

This recipe makes enough for 6 people and keeps perfectly in the fridge for days.
prep time15 minutes
cook time20 minutes
total time35 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • ~3 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 5 Tbsp salted butter
  • 3 Tbsp buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

  • Wash, peel, and chunk potatoes. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes until fork tender.
  • Drain potatoes and return to hot pot to dry.
  • Transfer to stand mixer and mix on low until smooth.
  • Add butter, cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Mix until blended.
  • Beat on medium then high speed until creamy. Adjust consistency with extra sour cream if needed.
  • Taste and season. Stir in most chives, reserving some for garnish.
  • Garnish with remaining chives and cracked pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

Can reheat in microwave or keep warm in slow cooker.