Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with peeling and quartering potatoes, which can be held in water before cooking to prevent browning. Potatoes are boiled in salted water until soft enough to mash easily. Meanwhile, milk and butter are heated together to ensure they blend smoothly into the potatoes.
After draining, potatoes are mashed in the pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture and to promote a fluffy texture. The warm milk and butter mixture is added along with salt and pepper, then mashed until creamy and well combined. The coarse ground black pepper gives a mild bite while the kosher salt seasons thoroughly.
Mashed potatoes prepared this way serve as a classic, adaptable side suitable for many meals. They offer a buttery, smooth mouthfeel balanced by subtle seasoning. For best results, using a ricer can produce even fluffier texture. Serve alongside roasts, vegetables, or comfort food favorites.
Ingredients
For boiling
- 5 pounds potato either Russet or a mix with Russet and Yukon
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt , for seasoning full pot of water
To Finish:
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 2/3 cup milk whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Peel and quarter potatoes and put in cold water until ready to cook (up to 4 hours ahead of time).
- In a large stockpot bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil along with the potatoes and boil for 15-18 minutes.
- Add the milk and butter together in a small saucepan and heat until steaming.
- Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pot on low heat and mash them well before adding in the milk and butter mixture, remaining salt and pepper and continuing to mash the potatoes until as creamy as desired.
Notes
- Using a ricer helps achieve perfectly fluffy mashed potatoes.
- Peel and cut potatoes ahead, storing in cold water for up to 4 hours before cooking.
- Heating milk and butter before adding helps keep potatoes smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 798mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 21.5mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6.1mg | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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