**Mashed potatoes, a beloved comfort food, gets an upgrade with this make-ahead sour cream and chive variation. Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh chive flavor, these mashed potatoes are perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Find the detailed recipe below, along with additional delightful mashed potato variations: cheesy bacon mashed potatoes, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy avocado mashed potatoes. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic dish, ensuring you have a mashed potato recipe for every taste and occasion.**
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SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover the potatoes with 1 inch of cold water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes. In a small pot over low heat combine half-and-half and butter. Heat until hot but not simmering.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, tossing to remove any excess water. Wipe the saucepan dry. Add the potatoes back to the saucepan and mash to a uniform consistency (or process through a food mill back into the dry pot). Give it a quick mix with a hand mixer to incorporate some air and ensure a smooth texture. Do not overmix or potatoes will become gummy.
- Using a flexible rubber spatula, fold in the melted butter and half-and-half mixture until just incorporated. Fold in sour cream and 1/4 cup chives and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives.
MAKE-AHEAD SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Chive-and-onion cream cheese and sour cream give a baked potato flavor to mashed "spuds."
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 9h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside. In 4-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Shake potatoes in Dutch oven over low heat to dry.
- Mash potatoes until no lumps remain. Add cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper; mix until well blended. Spoon into pan. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours. (To bake immediately, drizzle with butter and bake 30 minutes, adding onions for last 15 minutes of baking.)
- Heat oven to 350°F. Drizzle butter over potatoes. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle onions over potatoes. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CREAMY CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Buttermilk and cream cheese lend rich flavor-rather like sour cream-to these wonderful whipped potatoes. -Bonnie Thompson, Rathdrum, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with the cream cheese, butter, chives, pepper and remaining salt; gradually beat in enough buttermilk to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SOUR CREAM & CHIVES MASHED POTATOES
This recipe is a family favorite that always stirs up good memories and moments. It's requested for Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday parties, potlucks and other gatherings. It's simple to make and delicious to eat. If I make it early in the day I finish this dish for about 20 minutes in the oven, but you can use the stovetop to free up oven space for the turkey. -Linda Williams, Florence, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings (0.75 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until blended. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Freshly chopped chives add a subtle onion flavor to this dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water to 2 inches above potatoes. Season water generously with salt and bring potatoes to a boil to cook for 40 minutes, until very tender.
- Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash potatoes with warm milk until smooth. Fold in mascarpone and chives. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Velvety mashed potatoes made with sour cream and chives! Scallions also work well if you do not have chives on hand.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to come up 2 inches from the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork tender. Drain, and mash. Mix in the milk using a potato masher or an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the sour cream and chives, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips for Making Perfect Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes:
- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are best for mashing as they have a fluffy texture when cooked.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become gluey and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly: Any excess water will make the mashed potatoes watery and bland.
- Use a potato ricer or masher: A potato ricer or masher will give you the smoothest and creamiest mashed potatoes. Avoid using a food processor or blender, as these will make the potatoes gummy.
- Add the sour cream and chives at the end: This will prevent the sour cream from curdling and the chives from losing their flavor.
- Season to taste: Be sure to taste the mashed potatoes and add more salt, pepper, or butter as needed.
Conclusion:
Make-ahead sour cream and chive mashed potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or holiday gatherings. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect mashed potatoes every time. So next time you're looking for a classic comfort food dish, give these sour cream and chive mashed potatoes a try.
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