EXTRA-BUTTERY MASHED SPUDS
Every taste of these smooth and buttery spuds aims straight for the brain's pleasure center. Drying the cooked potatoes in the pan means that they'll absorb that much more flavor from your herb-infused dairy. Don't skip this step!
Categories Potato Side Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit Small Plates
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" pieces, in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 1". Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender but not saturated or crumbly, 20-25 minutes (boiling will lead to waterlogged pieces).
- Drain potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid if making potatoes ahead. Return potatoes to pot and set over low heat. Gently stir until dry, about 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 3 thyme sprigs, if desired, 2 bay leaves, and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat.
- Pass hot potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl (if allowed to cool, the potatoes will become gummy).
- Remove herbs from warm milk mixture; discard. Gradually add milk mixture to potatoes, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until combined and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve mashed potatoes with a few pats of butter on top.
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Linda Tellez
tellezlinda93@aol.comThese mashed potatoes were a complete disaster. They were gluey and tasteless. I will never make them again.
Raine Gray
gray.raine@hotmail.frThe mashed potatoes were not very creamy. I think I would add more butter and milk next time.
Thapelo Presley
presleyt93@hotmail.comThe mashed potatoes were a bit bland. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.
Espiridion baltazar
b-espiridion19@aol.comThese mashed potatoes were a bit too buttery for my taste, but they were still very good.
D King
king-d55@gmail.comI made these mashed potatoes for my family and they loved them! They were so creamy and flavorful.
Paul Simmonds
paul-s@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes were the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken. They were creamy and flavorful, and the garlic and chives added a nice touch of flavor.
Ohiochioya Daniel
od@yahoo.comSo easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.
JS Jony
j@gmail.comThese mashed potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them.
Jerry Robinson
jr@yahoo.comI've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the butter and cream made them so smooth and creamy. I also loved the addition of garlic and chives.
Lubega Charles
charleslubega@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious! The butter and cream made them so rich and flavorful, and the garlic and chives added a nice touch of savory flavor. I will definitely be making these again.