Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are creamy, fluffy, and versatile, and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. When paired with creme fraiche and chives, mashed potatoes take on a luxurious and elegant flavor that is perfect for special occasions. Creme fraiche adds a tangy richness to the potatoes, while chives provide a bright, herbaceous flavor. This combination of flavors is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CRèME FRAîCHE AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Fall Chive Butter Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 3 quarts water to boil in heavy medium pot. Add 2 tablespoons coarse salt; add potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain. Press potatoes through ricer into large bowl. Cover bowl with clean towel to keep warm.
- Heat milk, crème fraîche, and butter in saucepan over medium heat, just until bubbles begin to form at edge, stirring until butter melts. Gradually mix hot milk mixture into potatoes. Fold in chives. Season with coarse salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Reheat in microwave-safe bowl.
- Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
MASHED POTATOES WITH CHIVES
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.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, weekday, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes.
- Put 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.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk until it is hot.
- Drain 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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 577 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES
Velvety mashed potatoes made with sour cream and chives! Scallions also work well if you do not have chives on hand.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to come up 2 inches from the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork tender. Drain, and mash. Mix in the milk using a potato masher or an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the sour cream and chives, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
MASHED POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CHIVES
These mashed potatoes are creamy, fluffy and slightly tangy thanks to the creme fraiche. A ricer is used on the potatoes to make them really smooth, but you could always mash by hand. Simple goodness! From Food & Wine. *Note: the mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and kept at room temperature for up to 3 hours. Reheat before serving. (You may need to add a bit more milk.)*
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover and cook over med-high heat until the potatoes are tender to a fork, about 20 minutes; Drain.
- Press the potatoes through a ricer (for very smooth mashed potatoes) into a large saucepan over low heat.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the milk with 10 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the hot milk over the riced potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blended - about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the creme fraiche, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the chives and cook until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve!
CRèME FRAîCHE MASHED POTATOES
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Fall Winter Sour Cream Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Add crème fraîche and butter; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently.)
Tips:
- For the creamiest mashed potatoes, use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
- Peel the potatoes before boiling to avoid a bitter taste.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water to enhance their flavor.
- Mash the potatoes while they are still hot to make them smooth and fluffy.
- Add the crème fraîche, butter, and chives to the mashed potatoes while they are still hot to melt the butter and infuse the potatoes with flavor.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mashed potatoes immediately or store them in the refrigerator for later use.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes with crème fraîche and chives are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them creamy, fluffy, or loaded with flavor, these mashed potatoes are sure to please everyone at your table.
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