Mashed Potatoes with Creme Fraiche and Chives
Elevate your classic comfort food game with these Mashed Potatoes with Creme Fraiche and Chives, a luxuriously creamy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Using fluffy Russet potatoes as the base, this recipe blends rich butter, velvety heavy cream, and tangy creme fraiche for a depth of flavor that’s simply irresistible. The addition of fresh chives brings a pop of color and a subtle oniony bite, making each forkful even more delightful. Ready in just 40 minutes, these mashed potatoes are as easy to prepare as they are indulgent. Serve them alongside roasted meats, holiday feasts, or enjoy them as a cozy stand-alone treat. This unforgettable take on a timeless classic will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1 to 2 inches in size.
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then 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, finely chop the fresh chives and set them aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. Allow the residual heat of the pot to evaporate any excess moisture from the potatoes.
Add the unsalted butter and heavy cream to the pot with the potatoes. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the creme fraiche, chopped chives, one teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste as needed.
Serve the mashed potatoes hot, garnished with additional chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 138.1 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.7 g | 419% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2587 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 5243 mg | 112% | |
*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.
