Best 10 Mashed Potatoes With Lemon And Chives Recipes

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Creamy mashed potatoes are given a bright, lemony twist in this delightful side dish. The addition of lemon zest and juice adds a refreshing citrus flavor, while fresh chives bring a touch of herbaceousness. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.

This article presents two variations of this classic recipe. The first recipe features mashed potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes, which have a smooth, creamy texture. The second recipe uses russet potatoes, which are more starchy and result in a fluffier mash. Both recipes are simple to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

The article also provides tips for making the perfect mashed potatoes, such as using a potato ricer or food mill for a smooth texture, and adding milk and butter gradually to avoid making the potatoes gluey. Whether you prefer a smooth or fluffy mash, with or without skins, this article has a recipe for you. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH CHIVE MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground pepper
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 bunch broccolini, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water; season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the potatoes; return to the pot. Add the sour cream, butter and reserved cooking water and mash with a masher or fork. Stir in the chives and season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, place the chicken skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes; remove from the oven.
  • Mix the mustard, lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons olive oil and the thyme; brush on the chicken and push to the sides of the pan. Toss the broccolini with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in the middle of the pan; season with salt and pepper. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the broccolini is tender, 10 minutes. Serve with the potatoes.

BOBBY FLAY'S LEMON POTATOES



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Bobby Flay's restaurants have traditionally centered on the cuisine of the Southwest or of Spain. The menu of his new restaurant, Gato, will encompass regions around the Mediterranean - Spain, yes, but Italy, Provence, Greece, North Africa. "Lots of citrus," he said, like the Meyer lemon in this recipe for crushed potatoes. (The New York Times)

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
Kosher salt
1/2 cup crème fraiche
Finely grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Meyer lemon vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and mustard until combined. Slowly add olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley and oregano; set aside.
  • For the potatoes: Put potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water by 2 inches and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to simmer, cover and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well, return potatoes to the pan and put back over low heat, stirring a few times, to dry well.
  • Add crème fraîche, lemon zest, parsley, oregano and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently crush with a potato masher until combined. If desired, potatoes may be covered and kept in a warm oven for up to 30 minutes. To serve, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with Meyer lemon vinaigrette while still hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 362, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES



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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

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
salt and pepper to taste

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

CHEDDAR AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES



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My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I dollop individual servings in muffin cups and reheat them that way instead. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
TOPPINGS:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (6 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. , Add butter, sour cream, salt and pepper; beat until blended. Beat in whipping cream. Stir in cheeses and chives. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, covered, 45 minutes, stirring after 30 minutes. Sprinkle with toppings; bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHIVE AND GARLIC MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 6 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Put the cut potatoes into a large pot, cover them with cold water, and add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Drain well. Meanwhile, in a small pot heat the cream, butter, garlic, and thyme. While the potatoes are still warm, press them through a potato ricer or food mill into a bowl. Stir in the warm cream a bit at a time, straining out the solids, until the potatoes are fluffy. Season with salt and pepper and gently fold in the chives. Serve immediately.

MASHED POTATOES WITH LEMON AND CHIVES



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Provided by Stacey Nyman

Categories     Potato     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Chive     Bon Appétit     Atlanta     Georgia     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Mix in lemon peel, then chives. Set aside.
  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot and mash. Add chive mixture, buttermilk and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mash together. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
Salt to taste
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons chopped chives

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

CHIVE SMASHED POTATOES



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No need to peel the potatoes-in fact, this is the only way we make mashed potatoes anymore. They're chunky, tasty and attractive. And the flavored cream cheese is a delightful twist! -Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds red potatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped chives, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and bouillon in a Dutch oven and cover with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes., Drain and return to pan. Mash potatoes with cream cheese, cream, butter, salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES



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This recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty and everyone will rave! For a variation, serve in a casserole dish, and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and butter over potatoes and reheat in the oven.

Provided by Christina C

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
½ cup butter
2 cups Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh chives
1 ½ cups cream cheese
½ medium head garlic, peeled and minced
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 356.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SKILLET-ROASTED POTATOES WITH LEMON AND CHIVES



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For even cooking and proper browning, the potatoes must be cooked in a single layer and should not be crowded in the pan, so be sure to use a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet. A nonstick skillet simplifies cleanup but is not essential.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
1 1/2 lbs Red Bliss potatoes, small size, scrubbed, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • .Combine lemon zest and chives in a small bowl.
  • If using small potatoes (1 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter) halve each potato. If using medium potatoes (2-3 inch in diameter) quarter each potato to create 3/4 - to 1-inch chunks. Rinse potatoes in cold water and drain well; spread on clean kitchen towel and thoroughly pat dry.
  • Heat oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add potatoes, cut side down in single layer; cook without stirring, until golden brown (oil should sizzle but not smoke), 5-7 minutes. Using tongs, turn potatoes skin side down if using halved potatoes, or second cut side down if using quartered potatoes; cook without stirring until deep golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer. Stir potatoes, then redistribute in single layer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until potatoes are tender (Paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance), 6-9 minutes.
  • When potatoes are tender, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and lemon chive mixture, and toss or stir gently to combine Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 450, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • For a smooth and creamy mashed potato, use a potato ricer or food mill to mash the potatoes instead of a fork or potato masher.
  • To prevent the potatoes from becoming gluey, do not overmix them. Mash them just until they are combined and smooth.
  • Use a good quality butter and sour cream for the best flavor. If you don't have sour cream, you can use plain yogurt instead.
  • Add the lemon zest and chives just before serving for the brightest flavor.
  • For a vegan version of this recipe, use plant-based butter and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes with lemon and chives is a classic side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The bright and citrusy flavors of the lemon and chives complement the creamy potatoes perfectly. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a special holiday meal.

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