Mashed Potatoes

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

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