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Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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45 min

Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

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Time

45 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

333

Rating

4.00★ (1)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
This mashed potatoes recipe will give you the proper technique to make perfect mashed potatoes every time — light, fluffy, and lump-free.

Ingredients

  • russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise: 3 piece
  • whole milk: 0.5 cup
  • butter: 0.25 cup
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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  2. Drain potatoes, then return to the pot. Turn heat to high and allow potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off heat.
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  3. Mash potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add milk and butter. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds. HappySchmoopies
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