There are several different techniques to make mashed potatoes including using a potato ricer or a potato masher. And I have tried them all. But in the end, I go back to the same way my mom and my grandma always made them, and that’s by using a good old handheld blender mixer (I ...
You can make this recipe up to two hours ahead and then keep the potatoes warm in a slow cooker using the warm setting. Or try my Crockpot Mashed Potatoes recipe. To reheat in the oven: You can make the potatoes a day ahead and reheat them in the oven. Stir a bit of milk into ...
I can’t share a mashed potatoes recipe without mentioning my husband Jack. He LOVES homemade mashed potatoes, specifically ones that are rich, creamy, and flavorful. I’ve made plenty that he’s liked in the past (see thesegarlic mashed potatoesand theseInstant Pot mashed potatoes). But la...
Even though mashed potatoes are one of the most common and easy foods there are loads of variations to the mashed potatoes recipe. And everyone has his favorite type. We guess this is one of those foods that everyone ate at home when they were still living with their parents. And this is...
The good ol' fashion way, baby! I like using a potato masher. The thing about mashed potatoes is that you don't want to over mash them (yes, that is possible!). When you over mash potatoes, they release too much starch and start getting gummy. By using a potato masher and some el...
We think our mashed potatoes recipe is the absolute best for a few reasons. As we mentioned above, we use (and highly recommend using) a potato ricer. You will get the smoothest mashed potatoes with this method. We don’t use any heavy cream! That’s right. We think all you need fo...
This makes for smoother, creamier, and warmer mashed potatoes. Using an Electric Mixer or Over-Mashing: The texture of mashed potatoes can go from creamy to gluey very quickly if you overmix them. Whether you’re using a hand masher or ricer, it’s important to stop mixing as soon as ...
How to Make Mashed Potatoes Rinse potatoes, transfer to a pot. Cover potatoes with water by 1-inch. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, add salt to water. Let boil until potatoes are tender. Heat half and half with butter. ...
There are few rules when it comes to how to actuallymashmashed potatoes; for the most part, if it works, it works. For this recipe, though, we prefer a good old-fashionedpotato masherover something like a ricer or immersion blender. A masher will help maintain the pleasantly chunky texture...
My mother’s recipe for mashed potatoes is easily one of the most requested sides in our family. I admit, until friends started asking me how to make them, I took my knowledge for granted. Mom always allowed my sister and myself to help her make dinner. As a mother myself, I underst...