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Traditional Mashed Potatoes

Name: Traditional Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups).
Ingredients: 6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings (about 4-1/2 cups)

Updated: Dec. 08, 2023

Mashed potatoes make a wonderful accompaniment to most any meal, so keep this recipe handy.

Ingredients

6 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup warm whole milk or heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Directions

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.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in milk, salt and pepper; heat through. Pour over potatoes; mash until light and fluffy.

Test Kitchen tips

Use any potato you'd like, although russets are traditional. Our tasting panel also liked Yukon Golds and red potatoes.

While most cooks mash their potatoes with milk, some prefer cream. It's strictly personal preference. If your diners are on a dairy-free regimen, mash with chicken broth or even the water in which you cooked the potatoes.

You may be tempted to spare your arm muscles by dumping your cooked potatoes in a food processor or blender, but your spuds will become gooey and gluey. Use a masher or potato ricer instead, and remember, a few lumps prove that your potatoes didn't come from a box.

These are incredibly easy to make ahead: Just cook, mash and refrigerate, then microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds until heated through.

Try some mix-ins: 2-3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions, snipped chives or chopped parsley, or 10-12 roasted and minced garlic cloves. Or top with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, then broil until golden brown, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 168 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Traditional Mashed Potatoes

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