Just Good Mashed Potatoes Recipes

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.

GOOD OLD FASHIONED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Pill potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces.
• 2. Completely cover potatoes with hot water add 1 tablespoon salt to the water and bring to a full boil, reduce heat till slow boil
• 3. Cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
• 4. Put back in pan and reduce heat to just a simmer and simmer off excess water, one or two minutes shaking to not scorch.
• 5. Add ¼ stick butter, pepper and mash with potato masher add more salt if needed.
• 6. Place back on heat and stir with a fork slowly add milk and stir to consistency you desire.
• 7. Whip with fork till fluffy spoon into serving bowl place tabs of butter on top while steaming hot and serve.

YUKON GOLD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into a ½-inch dice. To prevent potatoes from wobbling as you dice, cut a flat base for the potato to rest on as you make your slices. (Note: Potatoes can be peeled and diced 1 day in advance. Store completely submerged in cold water in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours to prevent browning.) Place potatoes in a pot filled with cold salted water (as "salty as the sea"). Bring to a boil over high heat, 6-8 minutes. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender but not falling apart, 15-20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a colander, then add back to the pot. Turn heat to low and let the potatoes release additional moisture, 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat.Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Work all the potatoes through the ricer and back into the pot.
• With the pot over low heat, gently fold in butter and sour cream, mixing just enough to melt and incorporate; overmixing will result in a gluey texture. Add the milk a splash at a time, gently mixing to incorporate; repeat until you reach your desired consistency. (You may have milk left over.) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl; garnish with extra butter and/or freshly chopped chives, optional. Serve immediately.

JUST GOOD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook potatoes 10-12 minutes, or until tender, in enough water to cover; drain. Return potatoes to hot saucepan and let sit on burner (with burner off) until excess water has steamed off potatoes.
• Add butter and remaining ingredients. Mash potatoes to desired consistency.

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

THE BEST MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain and return to stove over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add butter, Parmesan cheese, chives, cream cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until smooth, and serve.

BUTTERY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cream, butter, salt and pepper until butter is melted. , Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding enough cream mixture to reach desired consistency.

GOOD OLD-FASHIONED MASHED POTATO

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into approx equal size pieces.
• Add potatoes to a saucepan of boiling water and boil until tender.
• Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan.
• Use a masher or ricer to mash the potatoes with. The longer you mash the smoother it will be (I just hate it when my mash has lumps!).
• Add the butter and mash it into the potatoes until melted. Add the milk/cream and mash until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add more milk/cream if you would like a softer or sloppier mash.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• You can also mash in some softened onions, garlic or spring onions.
• You can also use sweet potato (kumara) or any variety of potato to make mash with.

TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until easily pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash until light and fluffy.

OH-SO-GOOD CREAMY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and salt in a stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat milk, butter, garlic salt and pepper over medium heat until butter is melted., Drain potatoes, then shake over low heat for 1-2 minutes to dry. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or beat with a mixer; gradually add milk mixture. Stir in sour cream. Stir in additional milk to thin if desired. Sprinkle with parsley.

EXTRA GOOD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Pour into slow cooker.
• Cover.
• Cook on low 5-6 hours.

SINFULLY GOOD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Scrub, peel and cook your potatoes for mashing.
• 2. In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and half n half together. Mash the potatoes and add in the cream cheese mixture to the potatoes. Add in the butter and the seasonings. Beat again. Drizzle a little more melted butter (like a whole stick wasn't enough!) over the top and sprinkle with paprika.
• 3. Bake at 350 for a half hour (out of this world!!!!)