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

Bwire Francis xavier
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These mashed potatoes are the best! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Pugs Gaming
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! These mashed potatoes are delicious. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Ednal Pierre
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These mashed potatoes are amazing! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but these are by far the best. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Andrew Gunter
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I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


Bijoy banro
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These mashed potatoes are the best! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Chal Jute
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! These mashed potatoes are delicious. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Tamjed Mollick
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These mashed potatoes are amazing! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but these are by far the best. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Abir Sobuj
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I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


Arshaf Ali
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These mashed potatoes are the best! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Thomas Eniola
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! These mashed potatoes are delicious. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Sohid Miah
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These mashed potatoes are amazing! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but these are by far the best. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Muskan Muskan
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I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


Ashraf Siddik Tuhin
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These mashed potatoes are the best! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Jdxxz141 28
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! These mashed potatoes are delicious. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Enid Ntegeka
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These mashed potatoes are amazing! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but these are by far the best. They're so creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Abel Esparza
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I made these mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again for Christmas dinner.


Verna Fortuin
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These mashed potatoes were the best I've ever had! They were so creamy and flavorful, and they were the perfect side dish to my roasted chicken. I will definitely be making these again and again.