Ingredients

• 4 pounds golden creamer potatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons horseradish, or 1 cup coarsely grated fresh horseradish
• 2 tablespoons cooking water
• Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Instructions

1. Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaves, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and drain the water from the potatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water. Smash potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the sour cream, butter, horseradish and season well with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh chives.