Basil Chive Red Potato Mash Recipes

MASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND CHIVES

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.

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH BASIL AND CHIVE

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

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.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH FRESH CHIVES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic. Pour over enough water to cover and set pan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Drain and return potatoes and garlic to cooking pot. Add buttermilk and mash until large lumps disappear. Fold in parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.

CHIVE AND GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

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.