CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES
This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
THE BEST MASHED POTATOES!
These homemade mashed potatoes are perfectly rich and creamy, full of great flavor, easy to make, and always a crowd fave. See notes above for tips and possible recipe variations. And also, feel free to halve this recipe if you would like to make a smaller batch.
Provided by Ali
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Feel free to peel your potatoes or leave the skins on. Then cut them into evenly-sized chunks, about an inch or so thick, and transfer them to a large stockpot full of cold water.
- Once all of your potatoes are cut, be sure that there is enough cold water in the pan so that the water line sits about 1 inch above the potatoes. Stir the garlic and 1 tablespoon sea salt into the water. Then turn the heat to high and cook until the water comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high (or whatever temperature is needed to maintain the boil) and continue cooking for about 10-12 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle of a potato goes in easily with almost no resistance. Carefully drain out all of the water.
- Meanwhile, as the potatoes are boiling, heat the butter, milk and an additional 2 teaspoons of sea salt together either in a small saucepan or in the microwave until the butter is just melted. (You want to avoid boiling the milk.) Set aside until ready to use.
- After draining the water, immediately return the potatoes to the hot stockpot, place it back on the hot burner, and turn the heat down to low. Using two oven mitts, carefully hold the handles on the stockpot and shake it gently on the burner for about 1 minute to help cook off some of the remaining steam within the potatoes. Remove the stockpot entirely from the heat and set it on a flat, heatproof surface.
- Using your preferred kind of potato masher (I recommend this one in general, or this one for extra-smooth), mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Then pour half of the melted butter mixture over the potatoes, and fold it in with a wooden spoon or spatula until potatoes have soaked up the liquid. Repeat with the remaining butter, and then again with the cream cheese, folding in each addition in until just combined to avoid over-mixing. (Feel free to add in more warm milk to reach your desired consistency, if needed.)
- One final time, taste the potatoes and season with extra salt if needed.
- Then serve warm, garnished with any extra toppings that you might like, and enjoy!
THE BEST MASHED POTATOES
This is our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes, made with plenty of butter and cream. To make them fluffy and flavorful, be sure to simmer them slowly and add plenty of salt to the cooking water. And don't skip the step of steaming the excess water off; leaving too much moisture in the potatoes causes them to be loose and gluey.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Put the cream, butter, salt and pepper into the now empty 4-quart saucepan and place back over the heat until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and set a food mill fitted with the smallest die, on top of the pot. Add 1 cup of potatoes at a time to the mill. Once all of the potatoes have passed through the mill, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately.
THE BEST MASHED POTATOES
This recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty and everyone will rave! For a variation, serve in a casserole dish, and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and butter over potatoes and reheat in the oven.
Provided by Christina C
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 356.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
This decadent mashed potato uses clever substitutions to reduce fat and calories but maintain a rich creaminess
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Side dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and boil for about 15 mins or until tender. Transfer to a colander and drain well, then return to the pan and set over a very low heat for 2 mins to dry completely.
- Heat the milk and butter in a small pan, then pour over the potatoes. Remove from the heat, then mash potatoes using an electric hand whisk or potato masher. Tip in the créme fraîche and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 4.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2.3 grams sugar, Fiber 3.3 grams fiber, Protein 6.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
DAMN GOOD MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Damn Good Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rhmckendree
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and rinse potatoes.
- Place potatoes in pot of boiling salted water.
- Boil till potatoes are tender enough that a fork passes through without effort.
- Drain and return to pot.
- Add sour cream and butter and blend together with a hand mixer.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 917.8, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 90.9, Sodium 256.5, Carbohydrate 165.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 165, Protein 2
BASIC MASHED POTATOES
If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.
Provided by Esmee Williams
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
- In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 76.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
BEST DAMN MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Best Damn Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Spencer in STL
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large stock pot fill with water and bring to a boil.
- While you are waiting for the water to boil, skin and quarter potatoes (depends on size) Put taters in the boiling water until mildly tender (time depends on lots of time and has never been the same, but start looking at them after 30 min) Use a potato ricer*** (works lots better and is the key of the recipe) or masher to compress the potatoes into a large serving bowl.
- Add the butter, pepper and season salt.
- Use a whisk or hand mixer to blend ingredients and make taters smooth.
- Add cream to the point, while stirring, that the taters have a great consistency.
- You can add more pepper, garlic, salt to taste if wanted.
- I sometimes bake the potatoes about 20 minutes in the oven at 300°F after the fact to blend the flavor beautifully.
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