Perfect Mashed Potatoes

1 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and cut three Yukon gold potatoes and one russet potato in half.
  2. 2Peel and cut three Yukon gold potatoes and one russet potato in half.
  3. 3Peel and cut three Yukon gold potatoes and one russet potato in half.
  4. 4Add the potatoes to a pot of cold water and add salt.
  5. 5Add the potatoes to a pot of cold water and add salt.
  6. 6Add the potatoes to a pot of cold water and add salt.
  7. 7In a separate pan, add seven peppercorns, two bay leaves, half a shallot, two cloves of garlic, four sprigs of thyme, and a little bit of olive oil.
  8. 8In a separate pan, add seven peppercorns, two bay leaves, half a shallot, two cloves of garlic, four sprigs of thyme, and a little bit of olive oil.
  9. 9In a separate pan, add seven peppercorns, two bay leaves, half a shallot, two cloves of garlic, four sprigs of thyme, and a little bit of olive oil.
  10. 10Cook on low-medium heat for two minutes.
  11. 11Cook on low-medium heat for two minutes.
  12. 12Cook on low-medium heat for two minutes.
  13. 13Add a pint of heavy whipping cream.
  14. 14Add a pint of heavy whipping cream.
  15. 15Add a pint of heavy whipping cream.
  16. 16Leave this on low heat until the potatoes are ready.
  17. 17Leave this on low heat until the potatoes are ready.
  18. 18Leave this on low heat until the potatoes are ready.
  19. 19In a separate pot, throw in a big knob of butter and brown it.
  20. 20In a separate pot, throw in a big knob of butter and brown it.
  21. 21In a separate pot, throw in a big knob of butter and brown it.
  22. 22Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato ricer or sieve to mash them.
  23. 23Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato ricer or sieve to mash them.
  24. 24Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato ricer or sieve to mash them.
  25. 25Pour the cream mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  26. 26Pour the cream mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  27. 27Pour the cream mixture into the mashed potatoes.
  28. 28Add the browned butter, three small knobs of cold butter, a little bit of salt and chives.
  29. 29Add the browned butter, three small knobs of cold butter, a little bit of salt and chives.
  30. 30Add the browned butter, three small knobs of cold butter, a little bit of salt and chives.

Ingredients

  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 Russet potato
  • 1 Russet potato
  • 1 Russet potato
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 7 peppercorns
  • 7 peppercorns
  • 7 peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 big knob butter
  • 1 big knob butter
  • 1 big knob butter
  • 3 small knobs butter
  • 3 small knobs butter
  • 3 small knobs butter
  • 1 handful chives
  • 1 handful chives
  • 1 handful chives

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotsmaller potportable gas stovewhisksieve