Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Delicious Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Peas with Pearl Onions.

Login to Save
249 views👍 5
Craig's Custom Cooking
Craig's Custom Cooking
5 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Craig's Custom Cooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Cultural Context

Sour cream mashed potatoes are a classic American side dish, often served during family gatherings and holiday feasts. The addition of sour cream adds a rich tanginess that elevates the traditional mashed potatoes, making them a comforting favorite. This dish has been embraced in various forms across the United States, with many families adding their own unique twists, such as garlic or herbs, to personalize the flavor.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
2-3 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bag frozen peas
1/2 bag frozen pearl onions
1/4 cup clarified butter
rosemary
thyme

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Cut potatoes in half, quarter them, and then cut into half-inch thick pieces.

2

Place cut potatoes in a pan of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

3

Boil potatoes for about 30 to 40 minutes until softened.

4

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

5

Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the drained potatoes.

6

Use a handheld mixer to beat the butter into the potatoes until lumps are minimized.

7

Sprinkle in 2-3 teaspoons of black pepper and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.

8

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream, starting with 1/4 cup to avoid runny potatoes, and mix with the handheld mixer until well combined.

9

Use a spatula to clean off any sour cream stuck to the sides and ensure the potatoes are at the right consistency.

10

Set the mashed potatoes aside while preparing the vegetables.

11

In a pan, add about 1/4 cup of clarified butter and heat.

12

Add one bag of frozen peas and about half a bag of frozen pearl onions to the pan.

13

Stir the peas and onions, adding a little salt and pepper, about 2 teaspoons each.

14

Turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the peas and onions steam until warmed through.

15

Add rosemary and thyme to the peas and onions, mixing well.

Cooking Techniques

mashingboiling

Equipment Needed

panhandheld mixerspatulapot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Creamy Mashed PotatoesSour Cream Potatoes

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Recipes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)