Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes recipe features Yukon Gold potatoes mashed to smooth perfection with rich sour cream, butter, and a hint of horseradish for a subtle kick. Perfect as a comforting side dish, it’s great for family dinners and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided (more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Dairy & Flavorings
- 1/2 cup (113ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (113ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (227g) sour cream, room temperature
- 2 to 3 tablespoons horseradish, more or less to taste
Optional Toppings
- Melted butter (for topping)
- Chopped chives (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered Yukon gold potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water, ensuring the water level is about 1 inch above the potatoes. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water.
- Cook the potatoes: Bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until they become very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Warm the dairy mixture: Approximately 5 minutes before the potatoes finish cooking, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter is fully melted, then keep this mixture warm on low heat until ready to use.
- Drain and mash the potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the hot pot to let excess moisture evaporate for a minute. Pour the warm milk, cream, and butter mixture over the potatoes, add the room temperature sour cream, and mash using a potato masher until smooth but not overworked to avoid a gluey texture.
- Add horseradish and season: Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of horseradish, adjusting to your taste preference. Mix just until combined to maintain texture.
- Final seasoning and serving: Taste and add additional salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Serve the mashed potatoes warm, topped with optional melted butter and chopped chives for added richness and color.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for their buttery flavor and creamy texture best suited for mashing.
- Room temperature sour cream blends better and prevents lumps in the mashed potatoes.
- Do not over-mash the potatoes to avoid a gummy, gluey texture.
- The horseradish adds a gentle spicy tang, but it can be adjusted or omitted based on preference.
- Optional toppings like melted butter and chives enhance flavor and presentation.
Keywords: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Side Dish, Holiday Side, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Creamy Potatoes, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
