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    Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Dec 3, 2018 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    These sour cream and onion mashed potatoes with chives combine the classic flavor of sour cream and chive baked potatoes with the popular sour cream and onion potato chip. They're also easy to make vegan with a few swaps.

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    Mashed Potatoes in a bowl with a spoon

    Sour cream and onion or sour cream and chive?

    Growing up, sour cream and onion was my favorite potato chip flavor combination.

    You know, back in the dark ages, we didn't have as many choices when it comes to potato chip flavors as we do today. 

    Our choices were pretty much regular, barbecue and of course, sour cream and onion.

    front view of mashed potatoes in a white bowl topped with chives with part of left side of the bowl cut off

    Fast forward to adulthood when I preferred baked potatoes over the crispy, fried variety.

    My favorite way to top them is with some butter, sour cream and chives.

    mashed potatoes in a white bowl with part of the right side cut off and a spoon in the front

    Anyway, I couldn't decide if I wanted to make my go-to baked potato into sour cream and chive mashed potatoes or pay homage to my favorite potato chip flavor with sour cream and onion mashed potatoes.

    And that's when it occurred to me...I didn't have to decide! I could make them both...in the same recipe!

    And that's how these mashed potatoes were born. 😉

    Scooping mashed potatoes with a spoon from a bowl

    How to make them

    Peel and cube potatoes so that they are uniform in size. Add the potatoes to a 4-qt. pot and cover with one inch of cold water.

    Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a maintain a simmer.

    Cook until potatoes are tender all the way through (approximately 15-20 minutes).

    Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy.

    Potatoes boiling in a pot of water

    Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot. 

    Add butter and milk.

    Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.

    Mashing Potatoes and milk with a potato masher in a pot

    Stir in sour cream, chives, onion powder, white pepper and kosher salt.

    Mashed Potatoes in a pot with seasonings and sour cream
    Stirring seasonings and sour cream into mashed potatoes

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    Mashed potatoes in a bowl garnished with chives
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    Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    These sour cream and onion mashed potatoes with chives combine the classic flavor of sour cream and chive baked potatoes with the popular sour cream and onion potato chip. They're also easy to make vegan with a few swaps.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword dairy-free, mashed potatoes, potatoes, sour cream and chive, sour cream and onion, vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 257kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes
    • 4 tablespoons butter (use plant-based butter for a dairy-free/vegan option)
    • ¼ cup milk, whole or 2% (use plant-based milk for a dairy-free/vegan option)
    • ½ cup sour cream (use plant-based sour cream for a dairy-free/vegan option)
    • 1 tablespoon dried chives
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
    • fine sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Peel and cube potatoes so that they are uniform in size.
    • Add the potatoes to a 4-qt. pot and cover with one inch of cold water.
    • Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a maintain a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender all the way through (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy.
    • Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
    • Add butter and milk. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.
    • Stir in sour cream, chives, onion powder, white pepper and kosher salt.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Vegetable Peeler
    4-qt. Stainless Steel Pot
    Colander
    Potato Masher

    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was calculated using the original ingredients. The vegan option will change the calculation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g

    This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on November 18, 2014. It has been republished to reflect both recipe and photo revisions. Changes to the story were also made.

    ©Watch Learn Eat. All content and images are copyright protected. Recipes and images are not to be used or republished without prior permission. If you adapt this recipe, please re-write the recipe in your own words, and link back to this post for the original recipe.

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    1. David @ Spiced

      December 04, 2018 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      What a genius idea to take mashed potatoes and flavor 'em like sour cream and onion chips! I had to laugh at your comment about chip flavors, though. I remember those days when chips are either plain or (if you got crazy) sour cream and onion. Now it's crazy to see all of the flavors! (Speaking of flavors, have you ever tried All Dressed? It's a Canadian flavor, so you'll have to get some Canadian friends to bring you some...they're amazing!) Now I want to make a big batch of these potatoes for the holidays...sounds delicious!

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      • Sherri Hall

        December 05, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks David! I have not had All Dressed but I am going to have to get me some! 🙂 Now I'm really in the mood for some chips...

        Reply
    2. Jessica {Swanky Recipes}

      February 18, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      We are a meat and potatoes family. I'm always looking for new recipes or ways to adapt mashed potatoes as we like to change them up. This recipe sounds incredible!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 18, 2016 at 6:34 pm

        Thanks Jessica!

        Reply
    3. Kit

      February 17, 2016 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Mashed potatoes are my favorite. These look so light and fluffy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 17, 2016 at 11:45 am

        Thank you Kit!

        Reply
    4. lisa @ garlicandzest.com

      February 17, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Right up my alley and a great twist on an old favorite!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 17, 2016 at 10:54 am

        Thank you Lisa!

        Reply
    5. The Food Hunter

      February 17, 2016 at 10:11 am

      They sound perfect and look creamy!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 17, 2016 at 10:54 am

        Thanks Theresa!

        Reply
    6. Jamie | The Kitchenarium

      February 17, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Goodness gracious this sounds wonderful! Onion powder is one of my favorite "secret ingredients" because my children think they don't like onions 😉 I have caught my four year old eating chives right off the plant!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 17, 2016 at 10:53 am

        Thank you Jamie! Hahaha! That's so funny about your 4-year-old! I love "hiding" ingredients too! 🙂

        Reply

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