MASHED POTATOES - MASTER RECIPE
*ADOPTED RECIPE* Originally one of Recipe*Zaar's famous MEAN CHEF's Recipes. Nothing has been changed or altered: The key to beautiful mashed potatoes is 1) dry cooked potatoes, 2) a ricer, 3) correct proportion of butter and half-and-half and 4) a gentle hand when incorporating the ingredients. To this master recipe you can add 1 cup grated cheese such as parmesan, roasted garlic cloves or anything else that suits your fancy. You can also cook other vegetables with the potatoes. Substitute things like celery root, parsnips, carrots or turnips for half of the potatoes.
Provided by Houmous Monster
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put potatoes in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bring to boil and continue to cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Be careful not to overcook potatoes you plan to mash, because the starch cells will break down and create a sticky mash.
- Cook them just until a thin-bladed knife meets a bit of resistance.
- It is also important to drain the potatoes well after cooking to prevent gumminess.
- Drain potatoes well and return pan to low heat to dry thoroughly.
- Using a ricer, rice potatoes into pan.
- With a wooden spoon blend in butter, then warm milk or half-and-half.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a big pinch of black pepper, or to taste.
- Serve immediately.
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Indigo Pearl
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Namitego Sylivia
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
RH Robin
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mashed potatoes turned out lumpy. I think I might have overcooked the potatoes.
poetry lovers Raajput editing
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more salt and pepper next time.
ROXY PM
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken. They were creamy and flavorful, and everyone at the table loved them.
Teri Mitchell
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend draining the potatoes more thoroughly next time.
Philip Stein
[email protected]I made these mashed potatoes for my family and they all loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted great.
kiara Diaz
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were so creamy and delicious. I loved the addition of the roasted garlic.
Pramesh Hada
[email protected]I've never been a fan of mashed potatoes, but these were amazing! I could definitely see myself making these again.
Feroz Maniwal
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a bit too garlicky for my taste. I would recommend using less garlic next time.
Trent Olap
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but these were actually pretty good. I especially liked the crispy roasted garlic on top.
Namanya Catherine
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend them.
the pepper man
[email protected]I made these mashed potatoes for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
MD MESHKAT HOSSAIN
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and that helped a lot.
Esteban Cigarroa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the mashed potatoes came out perfect. They were light and fluffy, with a creamy texture and a hint of garlic flavor.
Krishna Kunwar
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Umer Gujjar
[email protected]I've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the butter and milk made them so rich and creamy.
Catrina Mccoy
[email protected]These mashed potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful they were.