ABSOLUTE BEST MASHED POTATOES

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By using a few clever cooking tips and top quality ingredients, anyone can make firm (not runny) really tasty mashed potatoes to die for...I am always asked to please bring my potatoes, or to tell why my potatoes taste like potatoes with so much flavor. Now my secrets belong to you also. Hugs, and enjoy! Be prepared for compliments :>)

Provided by Linda Sedlak

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
6 large firm russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 pint heavy cream at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 tablespoons dry instant mashed potato flakes, or as needed
salt and ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour water into a saucepan. Place a large steamer basket into the saucepan over (not touching) the water, and place the potatoes into the basket. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan and basket with a lid, and steam potatoes until tender in the center, about 20 minutes. A skewer inserted into a potato should easily pierce the center. Using tongs to hold hot potatoes, peel them, and set aside. Reserve potato cooking water.
  • Place 1 cup of cream and the butter into the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with mixing paddle, and start the machine on low speed. Mix until the cream and butter are blended; add potatoes, and beat until thoroughly mixed. As potatoes mash, gradually pour in remaining cup of cream. If potatoes are too stiff, beat in reserved potato cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time. If potatoes are too runny, beat in instant mashed potato flakes, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 149.4 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 28.1 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Seid endris Tube
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Overall, I thought these mashed potatoes were pretty good. I'll definitely make them again, but I'll make a few adjustments to the recipe to suit my own taste.


Chris Barnwell
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These mashed potatoes were a bit too watery for my taste, but I'm sure that's just a matter of draining the potatoes more thoroughly before mashing them.


Sweetie Merry
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mashed potatoes turned out lumpy and gluey. I'm sure I'll get it right next time.


Adeel Shab
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These mashed potatoes were a bit too bland for my taste, but I'm sure that's just a matter of adding more seasonings.


Henry Michael
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I had some trouble getting the mashed potatoes to a smooth consistency, but I'm sure that's just a matter of practice.


shrabonti MISTRY
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These mashed potatoes were a bit too chunky for my taste, but I'm sure that's just a matter of mashing them more thoroughly.


Warid Ifan
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I found that these mashed potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste, but I'm sure that's just a matter of adjusting the amount of salt that I add.


Md.hosain Ahmed Rana
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These mashed potatoes were a bit too garlicky for my taste, but I'm sure that's just a matter of personal preference.


bartek bialy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These mashed potatoes are now my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Cece Howard
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These mashed potatoes are so creamy and fluffy. I love the way the butter and sour cream melt into them.


Rana Mashood
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I've been making these mashed potatoes for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Georgia Konama Duah
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These mashed potatoes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Ali Asghar jat
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I'm not usually a fan of mashed potatoes, but these were so good that I couldn't stop eating them. The garlic and herbs really made a difference.


Darshan Rai
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I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success. They were gone in no time!


RJ Rj Raihan2019
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These mashed potatoes were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Veronica Iroghama
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I was skeptical about using chicken broth instead of milk, but I'm so glad I did. It added a subtle savory flavor that really complemented the potatoes.


Musa Ch
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I've tried many mashed potato recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes were so fluffy and flavorful, and the addition of butter, sour cream, and chives really took them to the next level.


Umar Meo 105
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These mashed potatoes were an absolute dream! The texture was creamy and smooth, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making these again.