Chive Mashed Potatoes
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Chive Mashed Potatoes
Description
Chive Mashed Potatoes begin with peeled potatoes cut into chunks and simmered gently from cold water until fork-tender. Draining the potatoes well and returning them to the pot to steam helps remove excess moisture. Milk and salted butter are warmed together before being added to the potatoes, which are then mashed carefully to maintain a fluffy texture without becoming gluey. Seasoning with salt and pepper is adjusted to taste.
The addition of finely chopped chives imparts a subtle savory note that brightens the creamy potatoes. This method results in a classic mashed potato with fresh vegetable flavor, well-suited for accompanying main courses such as roasted meats or grilled fish.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds potato russets are our go-to; yukon golds are also good
- 1¼ cups milk whole
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- ¾ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, and rinse them in cold water, transferring them to a pot of cold water as you go. Once peeled, cut the potatoes into large 2-inch/5cm chunks, and add them back into the pot.
- Place the pot of potatoes on the stove, and bring to a boil (it’s important to start the potatoes in cold water for even cooking). Simmer for about 15 minutes, or just until fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, shaking off excess water. Transfer the potatoes back to the pot. (You can cover them to keep warm in the pot for up to 1 hour, until you're ready to mash them.)
- About 20 minutes before serving, add your milk and butter to a pot, and set it over low heat until the butter is melted.
- When the milk and butter are heated, use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until there are no chunks of potato remaining. Be careful not to over-mash, as the texture can turn gluey. It’s best to mash the potatoes before adding any of the liquid.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir in the milk and butter mixture in 3 batches, gently folding it into the potatoes before adding the next batch, until you reach the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper (adjust seasoning to taste if needed), stir in the chives, and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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