Homemade Mashed Potatoes PT35M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1008/55/1/323176/300x200x90.jpg Our favorite homemade mashed potatoes recipe that works with skin-on and peeled potatoes. Learn which potatoes to use and how to cook them so that they are creamy and delicious. Think of this as an everyday recipe – one that you can adapt based on what you have in the fridge (or whoever is making it). 6 servings Ingredients: Splash of cream or a dollop of sour cream, optional 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 3 tbsp. butter 1 cup milk or chicken stock, or a combination Salt 2 pounds yellow, red, or white potatoes

Homemade Mashed Potatoes

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( By zhanghengshuo )

Our favorite homemade mashed potatoes recipe that works with skin-on and peeled potatoes. Learn which potatoes to use and how to cook them so that they are creamy and delicious. Think of this as an everyday recipe – one that you can adapt based on what you have in the fridge (or whoever is making it).

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

- Splash of cream or a dollop of sour cream, optional
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup milk or chicken stock, or a combination
- Salt
- 2 pounds yellow, red, or white potatoes

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03 Method

Step 1

Scrub then dice potatoes, making sure they are similar in size. (We often leave the skin on the potatoes, but it is completely up to you).
Step 2

Drop potatoes in a large saucepan, add a tablespoon of salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce to a low simmer. Cook until the potatoes fall apart when pierced with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3

Heat the milk or chicken stock, and the butter until warm and the butter has melted. Drain then return the potatoes to the saucepan and cover with a clean dishtowel.
Step 4

Leave them for about 5 minutes to absorb excess steam that can make mashed potatoes watery.
Step 5

Pour in the warm butter mixture then mash the potatoes until creamy. (Don’t worry if the potatoes seem a bit thin at first, they absorb the liquid after a minute or two). Stir in the pepper and splash of cream or sour cream (if using).
Step 6

Taste for seasoning and adjust with additional salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes so that the potatoes thicken, and then serve.

04 Author

zhanghengshuo

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