Description
Follow this guide to make ultra creamy mashed potatoes featuring the nutty flavor of brown butter and fresh chives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water by about one inch. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, gently heat the milk and 4 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted. Keep this mixture warm over low heat.
- Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Let them sit for 2 minutes to allow excess steam to evaporate. This step helps prevent watery potatoes.
- Return the drained potatoes to the hot, empty pot. Mash them using a potato masher until mostly smooth. Do not overmix.
- In a small skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter foams and brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove immediately from heat.
- Pour the warm milk and butter mixture into the mashed potatoes in three additions, mixing gently after each addition until incorporated.
- Stir in the brown butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until you reach your desired creamy texture.
- Fold in the chopped fresh chives just before serving.
Notes
- For the fluffiest texture, use a potato ricer instead of a masher after draining.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of the whole milk with 2 tablespoons of sour cream.
- To make ahead, prepare the potatoes up to step 6. Store refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat slowly on the stovetop with a splash of milk, stirring constantly.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 55