Best 14 Mashed Red Potatoes With Basil And Chive Recipes

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**Mashed red potatoes with basil and chive: A delectable and versatile side dish**

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed in countless ways. This recipe for mashed red potatoes with basil and chive takes the classic dish to a whole new level, adding a fresh and flavorful twist that will impress your taste buds. The combination of creamy mashed potatoes, aromatic basil, and zesty chives creates a side dish that is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty steak, these mashed red potatoes are sure to be a hit. In addition to the classic mashed red potatoes with basil and chive, this article also includes recipes for mashed red potatoes with roasted garlic, mashed red potatoes with bacon and cheese, and mashed red potatoes with horseradish. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect mashed red potato recipe for your next meal.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED RED POTATOES



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Mashed red potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. Removing excess starches and boiling until fork tender ensures a fluffy and creamy texture.

Provided by Jessica Gavin

Categories     Side

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups water
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
2 pounds red potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup half-and-half
black pepper (as needed for seasoning)
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a large pot add 2 quarts (8 cups) of water and 1 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil.
  • Cut potatoes into quarters and add to a colander. Rinse under cool water to remove the starches. The water should run clear, about two to three times. Drain and add to the boiling water.
  • Cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain using a colander and then rinse with hot water to remove any residual potato starches, 30 seconds.
  • Add well-drained potatoes back to the pot and use a potato masher to lightly break them down until smooth.
  • Add butter and gently fold in.
  • Microwave half-and-half for 45 seconds until warmed, about 120ºF (49ºC).
  • Whisk together half-and-half and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Gradually fold into potatoes in three additions, until the half-and-half is absorbed. If needed rewarm the potatoes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Garnish with black pepper and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

SUZY'S MASHED RED POTATOES



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These are the best I've had! Red potato skins are full of flavor!

Provided by B.T.

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  • Combine potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash together until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 95.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH CHIVES



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OK, this was just put together with leftover potatoes - I had cooked a lot of red potatoes with butter and chives for Christmas dinner, and wanted to use the leftovers in something different. This was really good! I have given the directions as starting from scratch, but you can use leftover potatoes if you have them. Mine...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Potatoes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH CHIVES
3 c cooked red potatoes with butter and chives
(see recipe for this below)
1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp extra chopped chives if desired
RED POTATOES WITH BUTTER AND CHIVES
4-5 medium red potatoes, washed and cut into quarters
water to barely cover
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
2 Tbsp chopped chives
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. To make the red potatoes, slowly cook the potatoes in water until soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Then drain off water and stir in butter, chives, salt and pepper. Serve hot. For mashed potatoes, measure 3 cups and refrigerate overnight if desired.
  • 2. Using leftover red potatoes, slowly stir them with the chicken broth over medium heat in a saucepan until hot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • 3. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and a little salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with extra chives if desired.

MASHED RED POTATOES



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These chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own. But if you like, take them over the top by adding your choice of cheese, bacon and/orsour cream. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 to 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, warmed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHIVE RED POTATOES



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These simply dressed potatoes from our Test Kitchen pair well with any meaty entree. The color is so pretty on an Easter dinner table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds small red potatoes
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Peel a narrow strip around the middle of each potato. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Combine the butter, chives, salt and garlic powder in a small bowl. Drain potatoes; drizzle with butter mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND CHIVES



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I found this gem in a cookbook called Festive Recipes for the Holidays. Gave it some personal tweaks. Like more garlic. Can one have too much garlic? I don't think so! (Unless you're a vampire!)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
10 -12 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons butter, softened (or vegan margarine)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and chop into 2-inch pieces.
  • Peel garlic cloves, and halve them if they are very large.
  • Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water, salt lightly and bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes and garlic to the water and cook, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes, then drain.
  • Place potatoes in a bowl, and add butter.
  • Mash potatoes and garlic, and add basil, chives, and enough milk to achieve a creamy but not runny texture.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 536.5, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.7

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH BASIL AND CHIVE



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This recipe adapted from Dave Lieberman's Young and Hungry (Hyperion, 2005)

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Season with salt. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add cream and butter; mash coarsely using a masher. Stir in chives and basil until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper.

BASIL CHIVE RED POTATO MASH



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Everyone goes crazy for these potatoes and I can't blame them. They're creamy and rich but the fresh herbs give them a really fresh taste. I really love the color and texture that the skins from the potatoes give the mash, and it also means less work because you get to skip the peeling!

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds red-skinned new potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
A small handful chopped fresh chives (about 3 tablespoons)
A small handful roughly chopped basil leaves (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and pour in enough cold water to cover them by a couple of inches. Toss in a handful of salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when poked with a knife, about 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Add the cream and butter and let the whole pot sit over very low heat until warmed through.
  • Add chives and basil to the pot with the potatoes and mash the potatoes coarsely. Season with salt and pepper.

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

GARLIC-AND-CHIVE MASHED POTATOES



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Using a ricer yields mashed potatoes with an especially light, fluffy texture. Garlic and chives give them a resonant flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups skim milk
2 garlic cloves, smashed
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Garnish: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bring milk and garlic to a boil in a small saucepan; remove from heat, and let stand. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot, and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and pass through a ricer or a food mill. Return to pot.
  • Heat potatoes over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until slightly dried out, about 2 minutes. Strain milk mixture into pot. Discard garlic. Stir in butter. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt, chives, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Garnish with chives. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 174 g

RED POTATOES WITH BUTTER AND CHIVES



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Make and share this Red Potatoes With Butter and Chives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 -2 lb red potatoes, rinsed, skin on
3 -4 tablespoons butter, cubed
fresh chives, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a 2 quart sauce pot half full of water to a boil.
  • While water is coming to a boil dice potatoes to 1/4 inch cubes.
  • Add cubed potatoes to boiling water and cook on a slow boil until just fork tender (still firm).
  • Drain in a colander and return potatoes to pot.
  • Add butter cubes and gently stir until butter has melted.
  • Stir in minced chives and season to taste 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

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Red potatoes are best for mashing, as they have a creamy texture and hold their shape well.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender but not mushy. Drain the potatoes well before mashing.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh basil and chives add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the mashed potatoes. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Don't over-mash the potatoes: Over-mashed potatoes will become gluey. Use a potato masher or ricer to gently mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Add butter and milk gradually: Add the butter and milk a little at a time, until the mashed potatoes reach the desired consistency. This will help prevent the potatoes from becoming too watery.
  • Season to taste: Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

Conclusion:

These mashed red potatoes with basil and chives are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are creamy, flavorful, and packed with fresh herbs. Serve them with your favorite main course, or enjoy them on their own as a snack.

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