Oats Free Chive Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery, and flecked with fresh green herbs, these mashed potatoes are the kind of comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Yukon Golds are the secret weapon here — their naturally waxy, golden flesh breaks down into something impossibly silky without turning gluey. Warming the milk and butter together before folding them in keeps the mash lush and smooth rather than stiff or dense. A generous handful of fresh chives brings a mild, oniony brightness that cuts right through the richness, and a little parsley adds an extra pop of color if you're feeling fancy. Every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforwardly grain-free by nature, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just real, whole food doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Serve it straight from the pot while it's still steaming for the best texture, though it holds up beautifully as a side to just about anything on the table.
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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
- ¾ cup low-fat milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (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, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 18–20 minutes.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm but not boiling, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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