Fluffy Whipped Potatoes
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Fluffy Whipped Potatoes
Description
The Fluffy Whipped Potatoes recipe starts by rinsing peeled and cut russet potatoes to remove excess starch, then steaming them uncovered until they are tender enough to pierce easily with a fork. Steaming instead of boiling helps maintain a dry texture important for fluffiness.
Separately, milk, butter, salt, and pepper are gently heated together to ensure smooth blending. After steaming, the potatoes are placed back in the dry pot to evaporate any lingering moisture briefly, then whipped with a mixer while gradually adding the warm milk-butter mixture. Increasing the mixer speed produces a light and fluffy consistency without overworking the potatoes into glue.
This approach creates classic mashed potatoes with a smooth, fluffy texture and balanced seasoning, ideal for pairing with roasts, stews, or gravies in a home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds russet potato peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1 stick 8 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place cut up potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear (about 1 minute). Drain potatoes, removing as much water as possible. Fill large pot with 1 inch water. Bring water to a boil. Put steamer basket into the pot and fill with potatoes (you don't want your potatoes submerged in water). Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a fork.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk, butter, salt and pepper over medium-low heat. Whisk until butter is melted and mix is smooth. Keep warm.
- put potatoes in a colander and remove any leftover water from the pot. Place potatoes back in the dry pot, turning heat to low, cooking any remaining water (should take about 1 minute). Using a mixer with the whisk attachment, mix potatoes on low breaking up the potatoes. Add milk/butter mixture as you continue to whip the potatoes, increasing the speed to high. Whip for about 2 minutes or until potatoes are light and fluffy and no lumps remain. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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