Categories: Sides
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp. thinly sliced fresh chives
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
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Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, 13 to 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine milk and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat then immediately remove from heat.
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Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Mash with a potato masher. Add the warmed milk, sour cream, chives, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.