Oprahs Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipes

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Press the potatoes through a ricer or food mill back into the pot. (Alternatively, return the potatoes to the pot and mash with a potato masher.)
• Fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the butter until melted. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup milk until smooth. If the potatoes still seem thick, gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup milk as needed. Season with salt.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish. Top with the reserved 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with chives.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring just to a simmer and simmer the potatoes, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain.
• Peel the potatoes and return them to the pot (if desired, pass them through a ricer or food mill after peeling). Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter using a fork or potato masher. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt; season with pepper.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes, cut them into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large pot of boiling salted water. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.
• Using a hand held mixer, break the potatoes up and at low speed slowly add the hot milk/butter mixture to make the potatoes very creamy. Add the sour cream, 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper and whisk to combine. Serve hot.

OPRAH'S CLASSIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1 ½-inch piece.
• Place potatoes and water to cover in large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender about 20 minutes.
• Drain and return potatoes to saucepan.
• Combine evaporated milk and broth in microwave-proof bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Add to potatoes and mash until creamy but slightly lumpy.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.