CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES
There is no such thing as too many starchy dishes on the holiday buffet table, right? For many families, Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be right without mashed potatoes. It seems there is always one family member relegated to the task of whipping them at the last minute-an honorable duty. And there is always someone else leaning over his shoulder making sure he adds a bit more butter. If you want to assign mashed potato duty to a family member, but would like to avoid the last minute chaos in the kitchen, know that it works perfectly well to cook and mash potatoes up to 1 hour in advance. They can be kept warm in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, or reheated in a microwave oven just before serving. If you use the do-ahead plan, be sure to add an extra pat of butter, or two!
Provided by Diane Morgan
Categories Milk/Cream Potato Side Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Potluck Boil Butter Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and rinse under cold water. Cut each into quarters and place in a 3-to 4-quart saucepan. Cover with cold water, partially cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Uncover, add the 1 teaspoon of salt, and reduce the heat so the water boils gently. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter has melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the warm pan over low heat for 1 minute to evaporate any excess water. Use a potato masher, ricer, or food mill to mash the potatoes. Stir the milk and butter mixture into the potatoes, a little at a time, until the potatoes are as soft and moist as you like. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or keep warm in the top of a double boiler, or cover and rewarm in a microwave oven.
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Musana Sumayah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these were actually pretty good. I might even make them again someday.
Aid Mohammed
[email protected]These mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.
Tiffany Towery
[email protected]I've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is my favorite. The potatoes are always fluffy and creamy, and the flavor is perfect.
Alek Tozievski
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were easy to make and tasted great! I would definitely recommend them.
Kevin Grant
[email protected]I thought these mashed potatoes were pretty good, but I'm not sure if I would make them again. There are other recipes out there that I like better.
Mujulizi Rogers
[email protected]I would give these mashed potatoes a 3 out of 5. They were decent, but nothing special.
Donny James
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the hype is about. These mashed potatoes were just okay.
Jadiel Rosas
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a waste of time. They were bland and lumpy.
Rosa Obradovic
[email protected]Meh.
Dean Darley
[email protected]Overall, I thought these mashed potatoes were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted decent. I would probably make them again, but I might try a different recipe next time.
My Mostbat
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Raju Singh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my mashed potatoes turned out lumpy. Not sure what I did wrong.
Terrence Murphy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I have to admit that these were pretty good. The garlic and herbs really made a difference.
Cali King
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Abdar Ali
[email protected]My kids loved these mashed potatoes! They are now requesting them every week.
Techno Hart
[email protected]I've made mashed potatoes many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The potatoes were so smooth and creamy, and the garlic and herbs added the perfect amount of flavor.
Bearofkratos
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.