HOW TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
This Creamy Mashed Potato is the ultimate dish for the coming holidays. It pairs perfectly with roasted turkey and gravy at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Not only are mashed Potatoes a traditional dish, but they are the ultimate comfort food.
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Servings: SERVINGS
Calories: 448kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut
- 1 ¼ cups hot milk I used whole milk
- 16 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 sticks, at room temperature (not melted)
- 1 ½ tsp salt I used sea salt
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley or chives finely chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into even pieces. While peeling them, place them in a bowl with cool water to prevent them from turning brown.
- Bring to a boil and cook partially covered for about 20 minutes on medium-high until they feel tender but firm. Heat the milk over low heat. There is no need to boil it, just keep it warm until the potatoes are ready to be mashed.
- Remove the potatoes from the stove, drain well, and transfer to a bowl. Add softened butter, and using a hand mixer, whisk on low speed for 30 seconds. Then increase to a higher speed and slowly drizzle in the hot milk to reach your desired texture. Finally, add salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with extra butter and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 1249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg