Buttery Mashed Potatoes
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Created: 1/28/2025
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
These creamy and smooth mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort food. Infused with a generous amount of butter, they become a rich and velvety side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course. The simplicity of this recipe lets the natural flavor of potatoes shine through, elevated by a hint of creaminess and a touch of seasoning.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4-6 servings
2 pounds of potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold for their buttery texture
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup of whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions:
Step 1
Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into evenly-sized chunks. This ensures they cook uniformly and are easier to mash.
Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into evenly-sized chunks. This ensures they cook uniformly and are easier to mash.
Step 2
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water to season the potatoes as they cook.
Place the potato chunks into a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water to season the potatoes as they cook.
Step 3
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Step 4
Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. This helps to remove any excess moisture.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot. This helps to remove any excess moisture.
Step 5
Add the softened butter to the hot potatoes and start mashing using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Avoid over-mashing to prevent the potatoes from becoming gluey.
Add the softened butter to the hot potatoes and start mashing using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Avoid over-mashing to prevent the potatoes from becoming gluey.
Step 6
Gradually add the warm milk or heavy cream, stirring to combine, until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. For creamier potatoes, add more milk or cream.
Gradually add the warm milk or heavy cream, stirring to combine, until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. For creamier potatoes, add more milk or cream.
Step 7
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Step 8
If using, sprinkle the finely chopped chives or parsley over the mashed potatoes for a pop of color and extra flavor.
If using, sprinkle the finely chopped chives or parsley over the mashed potatoes for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Step 9
Serve the buttery mashed potatoes hot alongside your favorite main dish, and enjoy the comfort of their rich, creamy goodness.
Serve the buttery mashed potatoes hot alongside your favorite main dish, and enjoy the comfort of their rich, creamy goodness.