Mashed Potatoes

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes.
  2. 2Peel the potatoes.
  3. 3Peel the potatoes.
  4. 4Chop the potatoes into equally sized large chunks.
  5. 5Chop the potatoes into equally sized large chunks.
  6. 6Chop the potatoes into equally sized large chunks.
  7. 7Put the chopped potatoes into a pot.
  8. 8Put the chopped potatoes into a pot.
  9. 9Put the chopped potatoes into a pot.
  10. 10Cover the potatoes with cold water.
  11. 11Cover the potatoes with cold water.
  12. 12Cover the potatoes with cold water.
  13. 13Add salt to the pot.
  14. 14Add salt to the pot.
  15. 15Add salt to the pot.
  16. 16Bring the water to a boil.
  17. 17Bring the water to a boil.
  18. 18Bring the water to a boil.
  19. 19Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until fork tender.
  20. 20Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until fork tender.
  21. 21Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until fork tender.
  22. 22Drain the potatoes.
  23. 23Drain the potatoes.
  24. 24Drain the potatoes.
  25. 25Let the potatoes cool down for 5 minutes to allow the water vapor to escape.
  26. 26Let the potatoes cool down for 5 minutes to allow the water vapor to escape.
  27. 27Let the potatoes cool down for 5 minutes to allow the water vapor to escape.
  28. 28Mash the potatoes into a Dutch oven using a potato ricer, potato masher, or rotary vegetable mill.
  29. 29Mash the potatoes into a Dutch oven using a potato ricer, potato masher, or rotary vegetable mill.
  30. 30Mash the potatoes into a Dutch oven using a potato ricer, potato masher, or rotary vegetable mill.
  31. 31Add butter at room temperature.
  32. 32Add butter at room temperature.
  33. 33Add butter at room temperature.
  34. 34Add milk.
  35. 35Add milk.
  36. 36Add milk.
  37. 37Add salt.
  38. 38Add salt.
  39. 39Add salt.
  40. 40Optionally, add a tiny bit of grated nutmeg.
  41. 41Optionally, add a tiny bit of grated nutmeg.
  42. 42Optionally, add a tiny bit of grated nutmeg.
  43. 43Turn the heat on.
  44. 44Turn the heat on.
  45. 45Turn the heat on.
  46. 46Stir with a whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.
  47. 47Stir with a whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.
  48. 48Stir with a whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.
  49. 49After about 5 minutes, turn the heat off.
  50. 50After about 5 minutes, turn the heat off.
  51. 51After about 5 minutes, turn the heat off.
  52. 52Add grated parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese.
  53. 53Add grated parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese.
  54. 54Add grated parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese.
  55. 55Stir until the cheese has completely melted.
  56. 56Stir until the cheese has completely melted.
  57. 57Stir until the cheese has completely melted.
  58. 58Transfer the mashed potato into a serving bowl.
  59. 59Transfer the mashed potato into a serving bowl.
  60. 60Transfer the mashed potato into a serving bowl.
  61. 61Give it a swirl.
  62. 62Give it a swirl.
  63. 63Give it a swirl.
  64. 64Place a piece of butter or dairy-free butter on top.
  65. 65Place a piece of butter or dairy-free butter on top.
  66. 66Place a piece of butter or dairy-free butter on top.
  67. 67Sprinkle with finely chopped chives.
  68. 68Sprinkle with finely chopped chives.
  69. 69Sprinkle with finely chopped chives.

Ingredients

  • Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • cold water
  • cold water
  • cold water
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • milk
  • milk
  • milk
  • grated nutmeg
  • grated nutmeg
  • grated nutmeg
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • chives
  • chives
  • chives

Equipment

potato peelerknifepotcolanderpotato ricerpotato masherrotary vegetable millDutch ovenwhiskserving bowl

Tips

  • Add more or less milk based on your preference.