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April 29, 2025

If you thought you had to mash potatoes by hand to get a beautiful creamy texture, we have a surprise: A mixer can do an excellent job. But don't hurry the process — if you run the mixer too fast, the potatoes get overworked and won't be as fluffy. The addition of fresh chives adds a little surprise while keeping the mashed potatoes squarely in the classics camp, though you can leave them out if you prefer the potatoes plain. The recipe is a Yummly original created by David Bonom.

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Easy Mashed Potatoes

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Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Transfer potatoes to a Dutch oven and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain in a colander.

Meanwhile, combine the milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is warm and butter melts, about 2 minutes.

Combine the potatoes and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium-low speed with the paddle attachment until potatoes are fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

Add the chives and beat until incorporated, about 20 seconds longer.

Transfer potatoes to a bowl and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Potato Water Magic 💧
Reserve some potato cooking water before draining, as its starchy goodness can help adjust the consistency of your mashed potatoes if they're too dry.
Low and Slow Mixing 🥣
When using a mixer, start on low speed and gradually increase to prevent overworking the potatoes, which can make them gluey instead of fluffy.
Butter Temperature Trick 🧈
Cut butter into small cubes and let it soften slightly before mixing into hot potatoes to ensure smooth, even distribution and maximum creaminess.
Potato Variety Matters 🥔
Russet potatoes are ideal for mashing due to their high starch content, which creates a lighter, fluffier texture compared to waxy potato varieties.
Chive Chopping Pro Tip 🌿
Use kitchen scissors to finely and quickly chop fresh chives, which helps release their delicate flavor more evenly throughout the mashed potatoes.