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PERFECT MASHED POTATOES



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Instant potatoes from the box can't compare to this homemade version.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds russet, Yukon gold, or long white potatoes
1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
1 cup milk, or cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water; add 1 tablespoon salt. bring to a simmer. If using a potato ricer, fill another saucepan with water; place over low heat. Keep potatoes at a low simmer until a knife slips in and out easily. Drain potatoes in a colander. Place milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • If using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, proceed to Step 4. If using a potato ricer, place a heat-proof bowl or top of a double boiler over a pan of simmering water. Press hot, drained potatoes through ricer into bowl.
  • Stir potatoes with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 1 minute. Using a whisk, incorporate butter. Drizzle in hot milk, whisking continuously. Add pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste; whisk to combine. Serve immediately.
  • For the electric-mixer method, transfer hot, drained potatoes to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed, until most lumps have disappeared, about 1 minute. Add butter; mix until blended. On low speed, add hot milk in a slow stream, then add pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Mix to combine.

EASY HOMEMADE MASHED POTATOES



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There's a reason that homemade mashed potatoes are a classic holiday tradition. They're a comforting reminder of the very best times gathered together around a table. But don't just make them a few times a year-this recipe for easy mashed potatoes can become your year-round favorite. Ready to start making mashed potatoes from scratch? All it takes are five ingredients and some enthusiastic potato mashing! Begin by boiling 8-10 medium russet potatoes, and then get to mashing until you're ready to add butter, pepper, salt, and enough milk to make it smooth and creamy. Enjoy these potatoes as the perfect side to any special (or ordinary) dinner.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 to 10 medium russet potatoes (about 3 lb.), peeled, cut into quarters
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, if desired
Dash pepper
1/4 cup hot milk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Add 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with fork. Drain well.
  • Return potatoes to saucepan; shake saucepan gently over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to evaporate any excess moisture.
  • Mash potatoes with potato masher until no lumps remain. Add butter, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; continue mashing, gradually adding enough milk to make potatoes smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/10 of Recipe, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 1 g

SIMPLE, PERFECT MASHED POTATOES



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This is a basic recipe for mashed potatoes. They are creamy and perfect every time, just like my Mom made when we were kids!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6-8 medium raw potatoes
1/2 c butter
1/3 c 2% or whole milk
1-2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Peel potatoes and clean under cool tap water.
  • 2. Cut potatoes into cubes.
  • 3. Place potatoes in a large pot of Dutch oven. Fill with water about 2-inches above potatoes.
  • 4. Boil potatoes until soft, about 25 minutes.
  • 5. Drain well. Return potatoes to pot.
  • 6. Add remaining ingredients and beat with medium speed of an electric mixer until potatoes reach desired level of consistency.
  • 7. Serve!

EASY MASHED POTATOES



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Yukon Golds are mashed with plenty of butter and your choice of milk or cream, then simply seasoned with salt and pepper for this traditional Thanksgiving side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch-thick slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup whole milk, or heavy cream, or a combination
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander.
  • Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Press the potatoes through a ricer into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until smooth. Pour in warm milk in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly. Stir in butter, and season with salt and pepper

BASIC MASHED POTATOES



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If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.

Provided by Esmee Williams

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 76.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

PERFECT MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds medium russet potatoes
Kosher salt
1/2 to 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk, warmed
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Season with salt and bring to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes. Hold with an oven mitt or kitchen towel and peel off the skins, then transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
  • Add the butter and warm milk to the bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork (or pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill for a smoother mash). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Plan on 1/3 to 1/2 pound potatoes per person for your feast.

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES



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This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
¼ cup butter
½ cup whole milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

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