Artificial Flavors Free Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and deeply comforting, this mashed potato recipe is the kind of side dish that makes every plate feel complete. What sets it apart is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is — real Yukon Gold potatoes, unsalted butter, whole milk, salt, and a handful of fresh chives if you like a little color and bite. No flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, just honest ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The technique matters here too: drying the potatoes over low heat before mashing pulls out excess moisture, which means the warm butter and milk get absorbed into fluffy, lump-free spuds rather than a watery mess. Passing the potatoes through a ricer or working them with a masher keeps everything smooth without overworking the starch. The result is a bowl of mashed potatoes that tastes purely of itself — rich, silky, and satisfying in the most straightforward way possible.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through the center of a chunk with no resistance, about 15–18 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return the potatoes to the pot.
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