Capsaicin Free Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Yukon Gold potatoes are the secret weapon here — their naturally buttery, creamy flesh means you get a deeply satisfying result without relying on any heat or spice to carry the flavor. That's genuinely good news if you're navigating a sensitivity to capsaicin, since so many comfort-food recipes sneak in pepper, paprika, or chili in ways that can be easy to miss. This version keeps things beautifully clean: just potatoes, butter, whole milk, and a handful of fresh herbs. Warming the butter and milk together before folding them in is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that silky, restaurant-style texture rather than a stiff or gluey mash. The chives and optional parsley add a fresh, savory lift that feels anything but plain. It's the kind of side dish that holds its own next to a roast or quietly steals the show at a weeknight dinner.
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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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