Easy Mashed Potatoes

By zhanghengshuo

4 Person

60 Minutes

0 Calories

Yukon Golds are mashed with plenty of butter and your choice of milk or cream, then simply seasoned with salt and pepper for this traditional Thanksgiving side dish. The cream gives these mashed potatoes a deliciously mild tanginess. This Mashed Potatoes recipe is simple and delicious. You should try this!

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup whole milk, or heavy cream, or a combination
4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch-thick slices

Method

01

Put potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil.
02

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander.
03

Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Press the potatoes through a ricer into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until smooth.
04

Pour in warm milk in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly. Stir in butter, and season with salt and pepper. DONE!

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Easy Mashed Potatoes

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( By zhanghengshuo )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 45 Mins
Total Time 60 Mins

02 Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 cup whole milk, or heavy cream, or a combination

4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch-thick slices

03 Method

Step 1

Put potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander.

Step 3

Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Press the potatoes through a ricer into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until smooth.

Step 4

Pour in warm milk in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly. Stir in butter, and season with salt and pepper. DONE!

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