- 5 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain well. In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes, sour cream, milk and butter. Add the chives, pepper and remaining salt; mix well.