This easy creamy, fluffy, and rich mashed potatoes recipe goes with everything and is just plain delicious.
Credit: John Kanell - Preppy Kitchen
Kanell, J. (2020, September 26). Mashed potatoes. Preppy Kitchen. https://preppykitchen.com/mashed-potatoes/#recipe
Pro Tips for this Recipe
- Choose potatoes you enjoy. Yukon Gold are creamy but hold their shape more and can get overworked. Russet potatoes will fall apart more readily after boiling giving you fluffy mashed potatoes but may need more cream and butter to get a rich consistency.
- Cut the potatoes into pieces! Less boiling time means your potatoes will be not be waterlogged and overcooked.
- Do not overwork your potatoes. Gluey, gummy mashed potatoes are the result of potatoes which have been overcooked and/or treated roughly causing their cells to rupture and release starch.
- So many delicious things can be added. 1/2 a cup of sour cream or 4 oz of cubed room temperature cream cheese will add tang and a richer texture, while bacon bits, chives, and even crumbled blue cheese will bring lots of flavor.
- Make sure your milk mixture is nice and hot, cold liquids are the enemy of your mashed potatoes.
This easy creamy, fluffy, and rich mashed potatoes recipe goes with everything and is just plain delicious.
Credit: John Kanell - Preppy Kitchen
Kanell, J. (2020, September 26). Mashed potatoes. Preppy Kitchen. https://preppykitchen.com/mashed-potatoes/#recipe
Pro Tips for this Recipe
- Choose potatoes you enjoy. Yukon Gold are creamy but hold their shape more and can get overworked. Russet potatoes will fall apart more readily after boiling giving you fluffy mashed potatoes but may need more cream and butter to get a rich consistency.
- Cut the potatoes into pieces! Less boiling time means your potatoes will be not be waterlogged and overcooked.
- Do not overwork your potatoes. Gluey, gummy mashed potatoes are the result of potatoes which have been overcooked and/or treated roughly causing their cells to rupture and release starch.
- So many delicious things can be added. 1/2 a cup of sour cream or 4 oz of cubed room temperature cream cheese will add tang and a richer texture, while bacon bits, chives, and even crumbled blue cheese will bring lots of flavor.
- Make sure your milk mixture is nice and hot, cold liquids are the enemy of your mashed potatoes.
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