The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe by Chef John

Name: The Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe by Chef John
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise; 0.5 cup whole milk; 0.25 cup butter; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Discover the secret to perfectly buttery, fluffy, and lump-free mashed potatoes with Chef John's easy-to-follow recipe. Elevate your comfort food game with this ultimate guide to mashed potatoes.

Total time45 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold, salted water, ensuring the water level is about 1 inch above the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the same pot. Place the pot over high heat and allow the potatoes to cook until any excess moisture has evaporated, about 30 seconds. Remove the pot from the heat.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they are mostly smooth. Then, mash in the milk and butter until the mixture is completely smooth and fluffy.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk the mixture until the seasoning is evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 333 kcal
Fat Content: 13 g
Fiber Content: 6 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 30 mg
Protein Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 34 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g