BHA & BHT Free Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are one of life's great comfort foods, and this version made with Yukon Golds delivers that naturally rich, golden flavor that no other variety quite matches. What makes this recipe especially reassuring is how clean and straightforward every ingredient is — real butter, whole milk, fresh herbs, and nothing else hiding in the mix. BHA and BHT are synthetic preservatives that sneak into a surprising number of packaged and processed foods, including some flavored potato products and shelf-stable mixes, so making mashed potatoes from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep them entirely. The technique here is worth following closely: warming the butter and milk together before adding them to the potatoes keeps everything silky and prevents the mash from turning gluey. Passing the cooked potatoes through a ricer or working them with a masher while they're still hot gives you that cloud-like texture that feels almost restaurant-quality. Fresh chives stirred in at the end add a gentle oniony brightness that makes the whole bowl feel finished and intentional. This is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at the table, and you'll feel good knowing exactly what went into every bite.
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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, 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. Cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 18–22 minutes.
- 2
While the potatoes cook, combine the butter and milk in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm but not simmering, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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