Mashed Potatoes
Directions
- 1Peel the potatoes.
- 2Chop the potatoes into equally sized large chunks.
- 3Put the chopped potatoes into a pot.
- 4Cover the potatoes with cold water.
- 5Add salt to the pot.
- 6Bring the water to a boil.
- 7Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until fork tender.
- 8Drain the potatoes.
- 9Let the potatoes cool down for 5 minutes to allow the water vapor to escape.
- 10Mash the potatoes into a Dutch oven using a potato ricer, potato masher, or rotary vegetable mill.
- 11Add butter at room temperature.
- 12Add milk.
- 13Add salt.
- 14Optionally, add a tiny bit of grated nutmeg.
- 15Turn the heat on.
- 16Stir with a whisk until all the ingredients are well combined.
- 17After about 5 minutes, turn the heat off.
- 18Add grated parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese.
- 19Stir until the cheese has completely melted.
- 20Transfer the mashed potato into a serving bowl.
- 21Give it a swirl.
- 22Place a piece of butter or dairy-free butter on top.
- 23Sprinkle with finely chopped chives.
Ingredients
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- salt
- cold water
- butter
- milk
- grated nutmeg
- grated parmesan cheese
- chives
Equipment
potato peelerknifepotcolanderpotato ricerpotato masherrotary vegetable millDutch ovenwhiskserving bowl
Tips
- Add more or less milk based on your preference.
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