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.
THE CREAMIEST, BUTTERIEST, TASTIEST MASHED POTATOES EVER
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the mashed potatoes: Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt to a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside to dry.
- Whip together the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Add the still-warm potatoes alternating with the half-and-half. Whip until blended. Add in the pepper and garlic and season with salt to taste.
- Grease a 9-by-14-inch glass baking dish with butter and pour the potato mixture into it. Bake right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- When ready to bake and serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the topping: Pour the melted butter over the potato mixture and bake until bubbly and slightly golden, about 45 minutes. Garnish with the chives and parsley. The potatoes can be kept warm in a 200-degree oven or tented with foil until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
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
OH-SO-GOOD CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Yukon Golds are great for mashed potatoes because of their buttery flavor and low moisture content. They easily absorb the warm milk or melted butter you add to your spuds. -Brittany Jackson, Seymour, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes and salt in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat milk, butter, garlic salt and pepper over medium heat until butter is melted., Drain potatoes, then shake over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or beat with a mixer; gradually add milk mixture. Stir in sour cream. Stir in additional milk to thin if desired. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
THE VERY BEST MASHED POTATOES
Butter, milk, a bit of heavy cream, and the secret ingredient-a dash of vinegar-make these the most delicious mashed potatoes ever. If you want to make them a head of time, reheat in the microwave at half-power, stirring every 3 minutes until hot. From Parents Magazine.
Provided by akgrown
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, simmer potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain well.
- Return to saucepan; add milk, cream, and butter. Mash potatoes until fluffy.
- Beat in vinegar, mixing well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- *Can be made ahead: Cool, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 58, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.3
ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Who doesn't love potatoes? I mean, come on. Fry 'em, dice 'em, slice 'em, or bake 'em, there's nothing better than a well-seasoned iteration of a potato. This time, we're mashing 'em. And not only are we mashing them, we're loading 'em up with all sorts of tantalizing flavors to give you, what we proudly call, the Ultimate Mashed Potato. It's an experience, trust us.
Provided by Jody Tixier
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to avoid discoloration.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk, heavy cream, and garlic to a simmer over low heat.
- Remove the pot from the heat and strain the cream through a fine mesh sieve.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer back to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
- Add the cubed cold butter and salt. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, little by little, until fully incorporated.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with chives and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams
CREAMIEST MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: yukon gold potato, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, fresh rosemary, garlic, butter, freshly ground black pepper, chive, gravy
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to prevent discoloration.
- Dice the potatoes into 1-inch (2-cm) cubes.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water, along with the salt. Bring to a soft boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir the potatoes around for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
- Add the melted butter and stir to incorporate, then season with salt to taste.
- In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, rosemary, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over low heat, let simmer for a few minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, a little at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Top with a pat of butter, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle with chives, or gravy, if desired.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 6 grams
BEST EVER MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Best Ever Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, boil potatoes with salt until tender--about 15 minutes.
- Drain water and add remaining ingredients.
- Mash until smooth (I like to leave at least a few lumps, call me weird).
- Serve with gravy or butter.
- Note: You can easily turn this recipe into garlic mashed potatoes by adding 3 cloves roasted garlic when you mash.
- For another tasty variation, try adding shredded cheddar and cooked broccoli pieces.
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