Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Creamy garlic mashed potatoes with chives — the Thanksgiving side that always gets scraped clean.

By @natashaskitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes
• 0 cold water
• 0 salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped chives
• 0 additional chives

Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks.
2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
3. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
5. Add the butter, heavy cream, and minced garlic to the potatoes.
6. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Stir in the chopped chives.
9. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl.
10. Garnish with additional chives if desired and serve warm.