Description
Creamy mashed potato enthusiasts will adore this classic American side dish brimming with rich dairy goodness. Sour cream, butter, and herbs elevate simple potatoes into a luxurious companion for holiday meals and weeknight dinners you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh chives or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and liberally grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Potato Cooking: Immerse potatoes in heavily salted cold water, bringing to a rolling boil over medium-high heat until potatoes become fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Mashing Process: Drain potatoes and return to pot, transforming them into a silky-smooth consistency using a potato masher or ricer, creating a uniform texture.
- Creamy Enhancement: Fold in butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and milk, stirring vigorously until achieving a luxuriously velvety and homogeneous mixture.
- Seasoning Elevation: Integrate garlic powder, salt, and pepper, carefully balancing flavors to create a harmonious and sophisticated taste profile.
- Baking Preparation: Transfer the creamy potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and topping with delicate butter fragments and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Final Transformation: Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until developing a golden, slightly crisp exterior that promises a delectable culinary experience.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley, creating a visually stunning and aromatic side dish ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose Potato Varieties Wisely: Opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold, which create the creamiest texture and absorb flavors better than waxy varieties.
- Prevent Waterlogged Potatoes: Drain thoroughly after boiling and let steam evaporate to ensure a fluffy, not soggy, potato base for maximum creaminess.
- Master Smooth Mashing Technique: Use a ricer or food mill for ultra-smooth potatoes, avoiding overworking the mixture to prevent gluey, dense results.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap dairy for lactose-free alternatives or use plant-based butter and cream cheese to accommodate dairy-free and vegan dietary requirements without compromising rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 491 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg