Xanthan Gum Free Chive Mashed Potatoes

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are one of those side dishes that never goes out of style, and this version with fresh chives delivers serious comfort in every spoonful. Many store-bought or restaurant versions of mashed potatoes sneak in thickeners or stabilizers to achieve that smooth texture — but here, the creaminess comes entirely from Yukon Gold potatoes, warm milk, and melted butter, exactly as nature intended. Yukon Golds are the real secret weapon; their naturally waxy, buttery flesh breaks down into a velvety mash without needing any additives to hold things together. The technique of letting the drained potatoes dry out briefly over low heat before mashing is a small step that makes a big difference, driving off excess moisture so the final result is fluffy rather than gluey. Fresh chives fold in at the end for a pop of color and a mild oniony brightness that keeps things feeling light and fresh. A little parsley is optional but adds a nice herbal finish if you have it on hand. This is the kind of simple, clean recipe you'll come back to every time you need a crowd-pleasing side.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
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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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