Low Carb Creamy Sour Cream Potatoes

Transform your comfort food game with this rich and satisfying Low Carb Creamy Sour Cream Potatoes—except there’s a secret twist: no potatoes! This recipe swaps starchy spuds for tender turnips, delivering all the creamy, cheesy indulgence you crave with fewer carbs. Sautéed with garlic and onions, simmered in buttery chicken broth, and finished with tangy sour cream and melted cheddar cheese, these turnips are elevated to next-level delicious. Topped with fresh chives for a burst of flavor and color, this dish is perfect as a hearty side or a standalone low-carb delight. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a wholesome and flavorful option for family dinners and keto-friendly meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized Turnips
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Chives

Directions

Step 1

Peel and cube the turnips into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the cubed turnips to the skillet and stir well to coat them with the oil, garlic, and onion.

Step 5

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt, mixing it into the turnips.

Step 6

Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the turnips are tender.

Step 8

Once the turnips are tender, remove the lid and stir in the sour cream.

Step 9

Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.

Step 11

Stir in the chopped chives, saving a few to garnish the top.

Step 12

Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with additional chives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1347.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1636.5

Total Fat 130.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 274.6mg	0%
Sodium 3333.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.7g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1017.2mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1850.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 19.8%