🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives & Butter – The Side Dish Everyone Asks For!
If you’re looking for a side dish that never fails—one that gets compliments every single time—these Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Butter are exactly what you need. Soft, fluffy, velvety, and loaded with rich buttery flavor, this recipe tastes like something straight from a cozy family dinner… the kind where everyone goes back for seconds.
I’ve been making mashed potatoes for years, trying different versions—garlic, cheesy, roasted, fluffy, dense—until I finally landed on this perfect formula. And trust me, once you try this version, it might just become your new go-to recipe for every holiday, weeknight dinner, and special occasion.
What makes these mashed potatoes special?
✨ The perfect creamy texture
✨ Real butter melted right into the warm potatoes
✨ A hint of chives for freshness and color
✨ Just enough seasoning to make every bite melt in your mouth
It’s the kind of dish that reminds you of home, family gatherings, and every joyful moment spent around a table filled with good food. Simple ingredients, but an unforgettable flavor.
⭐ Why This Recipe Ranks & Stands Out
Rich, comforting, and universally loved
Pairs with everything—steak, chicken, fish, roasted veggies
Works for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ramadan, birthdays, potlucks
Only a handful of ingredients, but they all shine
Easy enough for beginners, delicious enough for pros
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or making a cozy meal for two, these mashed potatoes bring the kind of comfort that warms not just the stomach but the soul.
🧈 Ingredients You’ll Need
1.5 kg potatoes (Yukon Gold or any starchy variety)
100–120 g butter (you can add more for extra richness)
1 cup warm milk or cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
🥄 How To Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into equal-sized cubes so they cook evenly.
- Boil in salted water until fork-tender—this takes around 15–20 minutes.
- Drain completely and return the potatoes to the warm pot to remove extra moisture.
- Add butter and mash while everything is still hot.
- Slowly pour in warm milk/cream, mixing until smooth, fluffy, and creamy.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Fold in the chives, saving a little extra for garnish.
The result? Silky, flavorful mashed potatoes that feel like luxury in every spoonful.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve beside:
Garlic butter steak
Roasted chicken
Grilled salmon
Meatballs
Slow-cooked beef
Holiday turkey
Or simply enjoy them alone—they’re that good!
❤️ Final Thoughts
If you love comfort food, this recipe is pure magic. Creamy, buttery, smooth, and beautifully speckled with fresh chives—it’s the kind of side dish people will talk about long after the meal is over.
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