Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Transform your everyday side dish into a show-stopping comfort food with these rich and creamy Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, this recipe takes classic mashed potatoes to the next level with the tangy flavor of sour cream and the indulgent creaminess of softened cream cheese. Enhanced with buttery goodness, a hint of garlic powder, and a touch of freshly ground black pepper, these mashed potatoes are irresistibly smooth and flavorful. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare in just over 30 minutes and can be garnished with fresh chives for an elegant finishing touch. Whether you're dressing up a holiday feast or elevating a family meal, these decadently creamy mashed potatoes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Russet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 0.75 cups Sour cream
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly-sized chunks, about 1.5 inches each.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 4

While the potatoes cook, heat the milk and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat, or in the microwave, until the butter is melted. Set aside.

Step 5

Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for a minute to let any excess moisture evaporate.

Step 6

Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Add the sour cream and softened cream cheese to the mashed potatoes. Stir until fully incorporated and creamy.

Step 8

Gradually mix in the warm milk and butter mixture. Stir until smooth. If needed, adjust the texture by adding more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 9

Season the mashed potatoes with garlic powder, black pepper, and additional salt to taste.

Step 10

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1849.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2564.5

Total Fat 126.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 350.4mg	0%
Sodium 7809.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 325.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 723.3mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 7977.7mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 48.8%