5 from 18 votes
Chive Mashed Potatoes
These Chive Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, smooth side dish made from boiling peeled russet or Yukon gold potatoes and gently mashing them with warmed milk, salted butter, fine sea salt, and black pepper. Finely chopped chives stirred in at the end add a fresh onion-like flavor. The method emphasizes starting the potatoes in cold water for even cooking and avoiding over-mashing to maintain a light texture. This dish pairs well with roasted meats and vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% 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.