Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed
  • ½ cup (120g) full-fat sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup (a small bunch) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Return potatoes to the empty pot and place back on the stovetop over low heat for 1 minute to dry out the remaining moisture.
  3. Add softened butter to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
  4. Gradually add warmed milk, followed by sour cream and minced garlic. Continue mashing until desired consistency is reached. Don't over-mash; you want them creamy, not gluey!
  5. Stir in chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and bask in the glory of your culinary genius. Enjoy your mashed potatoes recipe sour cream!