My Favorite Mashed Potatoes

This recipe for mashed potatoes comes from Commander's Kitchen, cookbook of the famed restaurant in New Orleans, Commander's Palace.. yes, sour cream has plenty of fat in it, but you aren't supposed to sit with the whole bowl in your lap eating this stuff with a giant spoon. Exercise a little discipline when serving the portions, and your arteries will be none the wiser.

Sour Cream Potato Salad

Serves 6

2 pounds small red-skin potatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add the salt. Boil over high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until a paring knife easily pierces a potato. Drain and let cool.

Add sour cream and red onion and mash with a wooden spoon or potato masher until well broken but not creamed. Stir in parsley and salt and pepper as needed. Serve at room temperature.