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Mashed Sour Cream and Scallion Potatoes
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 10  large Idaho potatoes (7 pounds), peeled and quartered
  • 5  garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1  cup  reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2  cup  milk
  • 4  tablespoons  unsalted butter, softened
  • 7  scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced

Preparation

Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and garlic and return to the pot. Add the sour cream, milk, and butter and mash with a potato masher. Add scallions and stir gently to combine well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
413 (0% from fat)
Fat:
11g (sat 6g)
Protein:
9mg
Carbohydrate:
73g
Fiber:
6g
Cholesterol:
27mg
Iron:
1mg
Sodium:
43mg
Calcium:
89mg
Rori Spinelli-Trovato, Real Simple, NOVEMBER 2000

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
laureltree
This was vey easy and the lightest mashed potatoes I have had. It will become a regular addition to our holiday dinners.11/30/08

5 stars
Paula from An Unknown Location
I have made many different versions of mashed potatoes over the years, and thought I had seen it all. I was amazed at how much richer the texture and flavor is with the addition of sour cream. I had to peel them, however; I have never liked skins in my mash. I tinkered a bit with the milk:sour cream ratio, and think I now have the perfect combo to serve for Thanksgiving.11/27/08