Mashed Potatoes With Chives

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This is about as simple as it gets: classically prepared mashed potatoes – just potatoes, milk, butter and salt – get a generous handful of pretty chives stirred in. Be sure to add plenty of salt, and taste as you go; good mashed potatoes rely on it.

by Pierre Franey

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Easy, Weeknight, Side Dish

Servings

4 servings

Total time

30 min

Calories / serving

274 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoespotato
Salt to tastesalt
1 cup milkmilk
4 tablespoons butterbutter
4 tablespoons chopped chiveschive

Instructions (4 steps)

01Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
02Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Do not overcook them.
03Meanwhile, heat the milk until it is hot.
04Drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill or ricer or mash them well with a potato masher. Return them to the saucepan. Using a wooden spatula, add the butter and chives and blend well. Mix in the milk and keep warm until ready to serve.

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