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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe with Sour Cream Easy and Perfect Side Dish

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This creamy garlic mashed potatoes recipe with sour cream is a quick, easy, and comforting side dish featuring roasted garlic and Yukon Gold potatoes for a silky smooth texture and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 900 grams)
  • 6–8 whole garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml), full-fat or light
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 grams)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml), warmed
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the unpeeled garlic cloves in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Peel and chop the potatoes into 1½-inch chunks. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt.
  3. Bring water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Drain potatoes well and return to pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
  5. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of their skins directly into the pot with potatoes. Add butter and mash with a potato masher or ricer.
  6. Warm the milk gently. Slowly stir warm milk and sour cream into mashed potatoes until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Give mixture a final stir and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives if desired.

Notes

Always add warmed milk and melted butter to keep potatoes hot and creamy. Avoid electric mixers to prevent gluey texture. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor. Yukon Gold potatoes provide the best creamy texture. For vegan adaptation, substitute butter with olive oil and sour cream with plant-based yogurt or cashew cream.

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