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    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Jan 22, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes come together in no time, are rich and delicious, and perfect for any holiday dinner! Make these up to three days before you need them!

    sour cream mashed potatoes in bowl with melted butter on top
    You will love this sour cream mashed potatoes recipe!

    If you love mashed potatoes then do I have a recipe for you. These are so easy to make, use cream cheese and sour cream, and will be the smoothest mashed potatoes ever!

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    With only a handful of ingredients, you will have a new family favorite! Served up along with a few slices of delicious herb butter turkey, some tasty cranberry relish, a few easy deviled eggs, a big side of homemade stuffing, and green bean casserole, and of course topped with turkey gravy made without drippings- ummmm yes please!

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    Sour Cream and Cream Cheese mashed potatoes and gravy- such a great combo!

    What is the best type of potato for mashed potatoes?

    Russets potatoes are the best for mashed potatoes. They have the right amount of starch and it's a bonus that they are so affordable. Yukon gold will also work well for mashed potatoes.

    Do not use red potatoes or purple. Those are best in dishes like smashed potatoes.

    Make sure to check if your potatoes are still good to use!

    What do you need for sour cream mashed potatoes?

    • Russet Potatoes
    • Cream Cheese
    • Sour Cream
    • Butter
    • Seasoning: Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper

    How to make sour cream mashed potatoes?

    • Rinse your potatoes and place in a large pot with cold water.
    • Bring water and potatoes to boil, cover and cook until potatoes are tender.  Drain water.
    russet potatoes in cold water.
    Bring to a boil.
    poking potatoes with fork to see if done.
    Fork should easily pierce when done.
    • Allow potatoes to cool enough to handle, then peel.
    • Use a potato ricer, food mill, or potato masher to mash/rice the potatoes.
    peeling cooked potato.
    Peel.
    potatoes after pressing through potato ricer
    Rice or Mash.
    • In the bowl of a mixer (a stand mixer is the easiest for this, but you can also do this by hand) mix together the softened cream cheese, softened butter and sour cream until fully combined.
    • Then add in the mashed potatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.

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    creamed sour cream and cream cheese
    Cream the sour cream, butter, and cream cheese first.
    mixed mashed potatoes
    Mix everything together!
    • Serve right away or butter a 9x13 baking dish, then place the mashed potatoes in it.
    • Dot the top of the mixture with more butter, then cover with foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days then reheat and enjoy.
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    Dot with butter.
    sour cream mashed potatoes in baking dish covered with foil
    Cover and refrigerate.

    How to reheat mashed potatoes in oven?

    Allow potatoes to come to room temperature (about an hour before baking. Bake at 400ยฐF for 45-55 minutes or until heated throughout.

    I highly recommend serving with my garlic herb butter and some gravy! I

    pouring gravy on to plate of food
    These sour cream mashed potatoes are so good!

    Tips For The Best Mashed Potatoes

    • Start with Cold Water: Adding potatoes to cold water allows them to come to temperature with the water and cook evenly.
    • Boil: Boiling potatoes with the skin on, keeps the potatoes from absorbing water, so they can absorb butter, source cream , and cream cheese later- making them more creamy!
    • Peel: Use a towel to hold the hot potatoes when you peel them.
    • Use a potato ricer or food mill for extra smooth texture.
    • Mix In: Make sure cream cheese and butter is softened to room temperature for easy of mixing in.
    • Make Ahead: If you made these potatoes ahead of time, make sure to allow them to come to room temperature before baking. Pulling them out of the fridge an hour before baking should do the trick.

    Pro Tip

    DO NOT use a food processor to mix or mash the potatoes. This will cause lots of starch to be released and make your potatoes gummy and gross!

    food processor with gummy potatoes inside
    The potatoes get really congealed.
    holding gummy starch mashed potato from food processor.
    And very stretchy!
    close up of cream cheese mashed potatoes on plate with green beans

    How to get the smoothest mashed potatoes?

    Use a potato ricer or food mill to reduce starch being released and giving your potatoes the best texture!

    using a food mill with the potaotes
    Food Mill- more pricey but handles large quantities.
    potato ricer
    Potato Ricer- more affordable but smaller.

    This recipe is really one of my favorites- not only because it tastes amazing, but because it is so easy. It is my go-to for all holidayโ€™s and I hope it will become a new go to for your family as well.

    Can you prep mashed potatoes ahead of time?

    Yes. After prepping the mashed potatoes refrigerate up to 3 days ahead of time.

    Can you put sour cream in mashed potatoes?

    Absolutely! Sour Cream adds great flavor and creaminess to mashed potatoes!

    What's the best way to reheat mashed potatoes?

    Bake in the oven until warmed throughout.

    How to store leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerate. Consume within 4-5 days.

    What to do with leftover mashed potatoes?

    Add mashed potatoes to a leftover sandwich, make potato tacos, or make rolls out of them (like these sweet potato rolls)!

    How long to boil potatoes?

    Boil potatoes until a fork can easily pieces the potato. This is anywhere from 20-40 minutes, depending on your altitude and water temperature.

    Can you freeze mashed potatoes?

    Yes! Place mashed potatoes in a freezer safe container and coat with butter. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months! When ready to eat, allow mashed potatoes to thaw overnight in refrigerator then reheat in the oven!

    Serve mashed potatoes along side smoked spatchcock turkey, filet medallions, ribeye, or herb crusted lamb!

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    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, come together in no time, are rich, creamy, and delicious!
    4 from 13 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 15

    Ingredients

    • 5 lbs russet potatoes
    • 8 oz cream cheese 1 package, softened to room temperature
    • ยผ cup butter softened to room temperature
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 tbs garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • ยผ cup butter for dotting the top plus extra for buttering the dish if prepping day before serving.

    Instructions

    • Rinse your potatoes and place in a large pot with cold water.
      5 lbs russet potatoes
      russet potatoes in cold water.
    • Bring water and potatoes to boil, cover and cook until potatoes are tender.ย  Drain water. (~35-40 minutes)
      poking potatoes with fork to see if done.
    • Allow potatoes to cool enough to handle, then peel.
      peeled and boiled potatoes
    • Use a potato ricer, food mill, or potato masher to mash/rice the potatoes.
      potatoes after pressing through potato ricer
    • In the bowl of an electric mixer combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, and sour cream.
      8 oz cream cheese, ยผ cup butter, 1 cup sour cream
      creamed sour cream and cream cheese
    • Once combined add in the mashed/riced potatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined and sever with extra butter and gravy.
      1 tbs garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
      mixed mashed potatoes

    If making mashed potatoes ahead of time (up to 3 days early!):

    • Butter a 9x13 baking dish then place mashed potato mixture in it.
      mashed potatoes in baking dish
    • Cut butter into small cubes then spread out over the mashed potatoes.
      ยผ cup butter
      mashed potatoes dotted with butter
    • Cover with foil and refrigerate up to three days.
      mashed potatoes in baking dish covered with foil
    • When ready to reheat, bring dish to room temperature then bake at 400ยฐF for 45-55 minutes* or until heated throughout.
      mashed potatoes after baking

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • Make-ahead: If making these potatoes several days before and refrigerating them, allow them to come to room temperature before baking.
    • Heating: Check the center of the potatoes starting around the 35-minute mark to see if heated through.
    • Leftovers: Store any leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or the oven.
    • Serve these with my Homemade No Drippings Gravy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Lisa says

      December 16, 2024 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Love these mashed potatoes! They are so good!

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