Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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INGREDIENTS:

  • Basic:
  • 1 pound russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Whipped:
  • 1 pound russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Skins-On:
  • 1 pound red potatoes
  • 2 roasted garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Loaded:
  • Cooked riced potatoes
  • Cooked bacon, crumbled
  • Chives, chopped
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Sour cream
  • Salt & pepper


  • METHOD:

    Basic: Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
    Pass through a potato ricer into a bowl.
    Heat milk, butter, and salt and pepper together.
    Mix with potato and serve.

    Whipped: Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, and steam until tender.
    Transfer to a bowl and use a whisk or stand mixer to break into smaller pieces.
    Heat 1/2 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper and whip into the potatoes.

    Skins-on: Cut red potatoes into chunks and steam until tender.
    Heat milk, butter, and salt and pepper.
    In a bowl, combine potatoes, roasted garlic cloves, and milk mixture using a masher.
    Be careful not to over mix.

    Loaded: Combine cooked riced potatoes, cooked crumbled bacon, chopped chives, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salt and pepper.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. L

      Simple, delicious. Thanks for another great recipe.

    2. a

      Wow! This is amazing. So delicious and so pretty! I'm eating it. So good! Thanks!

    3. j

      These were pretty delicious

    4. S

      I have lost track of all the times I have used this recipe. Always great!

    5. M

      I made this and it was marvelous!

    6. S

      Thanks. It's delicious.

    7. J

      This was simple and delicious

    8. M

      So nice .. i wish i could make these

    9. j

      This is my go-to recipe

    10. k

      Thank you for another winner recipe!

    11. L

      I love making this!

    12. C

      i loved it so simple but very elegant.

    13. A

      Loved this recipe! Simple and delicious.

    14. L

      Wow. Fantastic! Followed the instructions to the letter and this was awesome...

    15. M

      I'm totally hooked. I will make this often. It is amazing.

    16. a

      this looks and smells great! and very easy.

    17. N

      Great option to make and take to lunch.

    18. L

      Excellent dish!

    19. j

      This recipe is delicious! 5th recipe I've tried.

    20. N

      Thanks for the suggestion!

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