Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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INGREDIENTS:

  • Basic:
  • 1 pound russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Whipped:
  • 1 pound russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Skins-On:
  • 1 pound red potatoes
  • 2 roasted garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Loaded:
  • Cooked riced potatoes
  • Cooked bacon, crumbled
  • Chives, chopped
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Sour cream
  • Salt & pepper


    • METHOD:

    Basic: Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
    Pass through a potato ricer into a bowl.
    Heat milk, butter, and salt and pepper together.
    Mix with potato and serve.

    Whipped: Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, and steam until tender.
    Transfer to a bowl and use a whisk or stand mixer to break into smaller pieces.
    Heat 1/2 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons butter, and salt and pepper and whip into the potatoes.

    Skins-on: Cut red potatoes into chunks and steam until tender.
    Heat milk, butter, and salt and pepper.
    In a bowl, combine potatoes, roasted garlic cloves, and milk mixture using a masher.
    Be careful not to over mix.

    Loaded: Combine cooked riced potatoes, cooked crumbled bacon, chopped chives, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salt and pepper.

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    COMMENTS / REVIEWS

    1. M
      Min

      I made this dish for dinner tonight and it was excellent.

    2. N
      Nan

      Wow, I'm the first to make this? Cool. This was really easy to make

    3. V
      Victor

      Oh WOW! I've had this in my Pinterest for awhile and just made it today.

    4. N
      Nan

      Your site is the only one I use because I know everything will end up great!

    5. L
      Linda

      Made this for a gathering last night. Everyone raved and asked for the recipe. I was almost embarrassed by how easy it it. Spectacular dish!

    6. B
      Brandi

      Unfortunately it is not in my taste.I do not recommend it.

    7. R
      Rachael Pehota

      I've made this recipe a handful of times. My picky 11yr old son and husband love it! It's the only one I use. Thank you!

    8. R
      Regina

      This looks delicious!

    9. N
      Natalie

      Hi there -- just wanted to say thanks for the recipe.

    10. M
      Min

      WOW!!! I am blown away by this SIMPLE, and very EASY, recipe!

    11. S
      Sharon

      Love it! Simple yet delicious. Thank you.

    12. B
      Becky

      Oh my, was this delicious! I made this last night when I thought company was coming over. They ended up staying home and so I had this amazing all to myself.

    13. W
      Wendy McIntosh

      These were pretty delicious

    14. E
      Ellen

      Thanks - can't wait to try this out!

    15. J
      Jancd

      I have lost track of all the times I have used this recipe. Always great!

    16. E
      Erin M.

      Mmmm lovely

    17. E
      Ellen

      this looks and smells great! and very easy.

    18. B
      Betsy

      I made this yesterday not 5 minutes after I saw the recipe.

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