Classic Mashed Potatoes
I grew up on these and they're wicked simple - just potatoes, butter, milk, and seasoning. The key is using a ricer if you have one; otherwise just don't overwork them with a masher.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp sea salt for cooking water
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter 3 sticks, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt for seasoning
Instructions
- Boil salted water in large pot and add potato cubes.
- Cook potatoes 15-18 minutes until fork tender.
- Drain potatoes in colander.
- Melt butter and milk in same pot over medium-low heat.
- Rice potatoes directly into butter mixture or mash in pot.
- Mix until smooth, avoiding overmixing.
- Add garlic powder and salt.
- Adjust consistency with additional milk if desired.
Notes
Use a potato ricer for fluffiest texture.
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