Gelatin Free Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and deeply comforting, this mashed potato recipe is the kind of side dish that earns a permanent spot on your dinner rotation. Yukon Golds are the secret weapon here — their naturally waxy, golden flesh breaks down into something impossibly silky without ever turning gluey. A quick dry-out step over low heat before mashing makes a real difference, pulling away excess moisture so the warm butter and milk absorb evenly into every bite. Many store-bought or restaurant versions of mashed potatoes sneak in additives or thickeners that can be a concern for those avoiding animal-derived gelling agents, but this recipe keeps things completely straightforward — just potatoes, butter, milk, salt, and optional fresh chives. Nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The technique of warming the butter and milk together before folding them in is a small move that pays off big, giving you that restaurant-quality smoothness right at home. Finish with a scatter of chives for a little color and a mild oniony lift, and serve immediately while everything is still steaming and perfect.
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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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