Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Serves 8
Hands-On Time: 10m
Total Time: 40m

Ingredients

* 4 pounds red potatoes (about 8), halved
* kosher salt and black pepper
* 2 cups sour cream
* 1/2 cup milk
* 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
* 2 scallions, chopped

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Add cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

2. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and mash. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover, and set over a pot of simmering water to keep warm, up to 1 hour.