Creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes
Transform your dinner table with these irresistibly creamy chive mashed potatoes, a comforting side dish that’s elevated with simple yet flavorful ingredients. Made with fluffy Russet potatoes, butter, and a luxurious blend of heavy cream and milk, this recipe achieves the perfect velvety texture. Freshly chopped chives add a pop of color and a mild onion-like flavor, bringing a gourmet touch to classic mashed potatoes. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this dish is easy to whip up, yet impressive enough for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners. Serve warm and garnish with extra chives for a picture-perfect presentation that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Keywords: creamy chive mashed potatoes, fluffy mashed potatoes, easy side dish recipe, holiday mashed potatoes, best mashed potatoes recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.25 cups Milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 1-2 inches thick.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot, then fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream and milk together in a small saucepan over low heat until warm. Do not let it boil.
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Allow them to sit for 1-2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
Add the butter, warmed cream and milk mixture, remaining salt, and black pepper to the potatoes.
Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. For creamier potatoes, use a hand mixer on low speed, but be careful not to overmix as this can make them gluey.
Fold in the chopped chives gently, mixing until evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the mashed potatoes warm, garnished with extra fresh chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.8 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2559 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.3 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5211 mg | 111% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
