Classic Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes

Name: Classic Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

These creamy and buttery mashed potatoes are the heart of any holiday table.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· November 2, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of fluffy mashed potatoes to pull a Thanksgiving meal together. They are simple, comforting, and always the first dish to disappear from the table.

My best tip for the smoothest texture is to heat your butter and milk before adding them to the potatoes. This keeps the mixture hot and helps the starch absorb the liquid perfectly without turning gluey.

Ingredients

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

7Instructions

1
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch.
2
Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat, then turn it down and simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
3
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them sit in the colander for a minute to steam off excess moisture.
4
Return the warm potatoes to the pot and mash them well with a potato masher or ricer.
5
Warm the milk and butter in a small pan or the microwave until the butter is melted.
6
Pour the butter and milk mixture into the potatoes and stir gently until smooth and creamy.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then top with fresh chives before serving hot.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat them gently on the stove with a splash of milk to bring back that creamy consistency.

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