Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Description
Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe starts with Yukon Gold potatoes, chosen for their natural creaminess and buttery flavor. Boiling the potatoes in water until fully tender ensures they mash smoothly. Large chunks reduce overall cooking time while helping retain a creamy texture. After draining, the potatoes are mixed with a substantial amount of butter and milk, seasoned with salt and pepper, then mashed using a potato masher to avoid overworking the starches, which can create a gluey texture. The addition of fresh parsley is optional for a mild herbal accent.
These mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that complements a variety of main courses, from roasted meats to vegetable plates. Controlled mixing and the choice of potato maintain a desirable consistency that is creamy but not pasty.
Notes emphasize proper rinsing of potatoes before boiling to improve texture and the importance of softened, rather than melted, butter for richness. Using a masher rather than a mixer minimizes the risk of developing gluey potato starch. Careful timing and ingredient temperature contribute to the final creamy result.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potato peeled, chopped in chunks
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- parsley fresh, optional
Instructions
- Place chopped potatoes in a medium pot, add water and cook on high heat on the stove. When they start boiling, cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
- Remove pot from the stove and discard the water. Add butter, milk, salt and black pepper to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher until potatoes are creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Select Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
- Rinse potatoes before boiling to enhance creaminess without glueiness.
- Cut potatoes into large chunks to shorten cooking time while preserving texture.
- Use softened butter added to hot potatoes, avoiding melted butter for better creaminess.
- Mash potatoes lightly with a potato masher; avoid overmixing or using a high-speed mixer to prevent glueiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1261mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 32.3mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 9.2mg | 51% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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