Adding garlic and sour cream to your mashed potatoes recipe makes them amazing – it’s the only way we eat mashed potatoes anymore!
Garlic and sour cream mashed potatoes are our family’s favorite mashed potatoes ever. I can’t remember the last time I made “regular” mashed potatoes. Who knew adding garlic and a bit of sour cream could make such a difference?
I made the mashed potatoes in these photos with regular peeled russets, which creates the classic all-white potatoes. Another option is to make them with yukon gold or red potatoes and leave the peels on, mashing them just a little less which results in what I call “smashed potatoes.”
No matter what type of potato you use, or if there are peels included or not, these are so good. Maybe too good? I only actually make them every few months so we’re not tempted to eat too much – moderation in everything, right?
Especially dangerously good garlic and sour cream mashed potatoes!
Serving Ideas for Garlic & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
We don’t always just eat these on their own. One of my favorite ways to serve them is as a base for this incredible French Beef Stew or yummy Slow Cooker Italian Style Pot Roast. And if you happen to have any leftovers (doubtful…) they also make the best topping for Chicken-Tomato Shepherd’s Pies.
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Jack says
March 25 at 4:29 pmTHESE ARE GOOD MASH POTATOES GONNA EAT ALL OF THEM.
Jennifer says
February 24 at 7:59 pmI forgot about the eggs as I was trying get the potato cakes in the oven in a hurry : ). The only thing I added to the leftover mashed potatoes was shredded parmasan cheese. I covered a cookie sheet with foil, sprayed the foil, dropped the patties onto it. They came out great!
Jami says
February 25 at 9:52 amOh wow, that sounds great to add parmesan – I’m going to try that the next time we have leftovers!
Jennifer says
February 24 at 1:51 pmHave you ever used leftover mashed potatoes in your Parmesan Rice Cakes instead of rice? For some reason I was thinking the Rice Cakes were potato cakes! And I was planning those for dinner with leftover mashed potatoes. I’ll let you know if I try it! Just trying to decide whether to add eggs and bread crumbs.
Jami says
February 24 at 3:32 pmHa – that’s funny, Jennifer! I haven’t, but I’ve made potato cakes before with leftover mashers. I added eggs but no crumbs.
Liam Rubel says
February 19 at 8:42 pmIt sounds quite easy and delicious, less time consuming. Hope to make this one this coming weekend, as it can be easily go with my diet plans.