When the potatoes are tender, drain them into a colander.Lightly shake to remove excess water, and return the potatoes to the pot. Finally, mash!Use a potato masher to partially mash the potatoes. Then, pour in the milk and add the butter, salt, and pepper. Continue mashing until the ...
This mashed potato recipe makes the best homemade mashed potatoes with just potatoes, milk, and butter — guaranteed to be smooth, creamy, and delish.
Add the butter and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. The butter will melt into the potatoes as you mash them. Then stir in the warm milk. Potatoes can vary in how thirsty they are, so add milk until the mashed potatoes reach your desired creaminess. Season to taste with salt...
Stir in the butter before the dairy.Adding the butterfat to the potatoes before adding the cream, half-and-half, or milk, coats the potato starches and acts as a barrier to ensure your mashed potatoes won’t turn out gummy, sticky, or overmixed. Whip ‘em with a mixer.The real secret...
If your butter and cream cheese were softened to begin with, everything should come together perfectly. Oh, my. Did someone say "creamy?" Oh. I guess that was me. Okay. That's the basic mashed potato recipe. From here, you can add whatever seasonings make your skirt fly up: onion ...
Jump to recipe These mashed red potatoes are for the cooks who crave a little texture (or who just don't want to be bothered with a potato peeler). Boil the potatoes with skins on, then mash with butter and milk for a creamy but lightly chunky side dish swirled with pretty flecks ...
Before serving sprinkle mashed potatoes with fresh dill and place some little pieces of butter if you'd like. Your delicious Creamy Mashed Potatoes are ready to be served! For a full list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below. What Else Can I Add to Mashed Potato? This...
Jump to recipe These mashed red potatoes are for the cooks who crave a little texture (or who just don't want to be bothered with a potato peeler). Boil the potatoes with skins on, then mash with butter and milk for a creamy but lightly chunky side dish swirled with pretty flecks ...
with our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes. They're made with Russet potatoes (one ofthe best potatoes for mashing) and featureplenty of butter and cream, for richness and flavor. To make them fluffy, be sure to simmer them slowly. And don't skip the step of steaming the excess...
These fluffy, homemade buttermilk mashed potatoes are a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving -- or any weeknight!