Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro cook, this guide to making mashed potatoes will help you achieve the perfect texture and flavor every time.
Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed on their own or as a side dish to complement a variety of meals. But making the perfect mashed potatoes can be tricky – too lumpy, too dry, or too bland. Fear not, as this ultimate guide will provide you with tips and tricks to achieve creamy, fluffy spuds every time.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this guide will provide you with tips and tricks to make the perfect mashed potatoes every time.
Choose the right potatoes
The type of potato you use can make a big difference in the texture and flavor of your mashed potatoes. Russet potatoes are the most commonly used for mashed potatoes because they have a high starch content, which results in a fluffy and creamy texture. I like white potatoes too. This recipe is prepared with white potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes are also a good choice because they have a buttery flavor and creamy texture. Avoid using waxy potatoes like red or new potatoes, as they tend to be firmer and won’t mash as easily.
Ingredients
Below are the ingredients required to make mashed potatoes.
Potatoes -Russet potatoes work best for mashed potatoes. I am using white potatoes here.
Salted butter and Milk – here I am using dairy milk and butter.
Water – to boil potatoes.
Cilantro and green onions – for garnishing.
How to make(with pictures)
First and foremost, wash potatoes, peel the skin of potatoes, and cut them into medium pieces.
Boil water and add salt. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil on medium flame. Cook potatoes until they are soft and well-cooked.
Drain potatoes and transfer into a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, melt butter and mix it with milk. DO NOT COOK THE SAUCE as we don’t need it.
Mash potatoes using a fork, masher, or potato ricer. Mix butter and milk mixture into potatoes, add salt if required, and give it a good mix.
Garnish with cilantro(coriander) and spring onions.
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium potatoes, white or russet
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- salt to taste
- 3 cups water
- cilantro, for garnishing
- spring onion, for garnishing
- black pepper powder to taste
Instructions
- First and foremost, wash potatoes, peel the skin of potatoes, and cut them into medium pieces.3-4 medium potatoes
- Boil water and add salt. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil on medium flame. Cook potatoes until they are soft and well-cooked.3 cups water, salt to taste
- Drain potatoes and transfer into a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, melt butter and mix it with milk. DO NOT COOK THE SAUCE as we don't need it.¼ cup salted butter, ¼ cup milk
- Mash potatoes using a fork, masher, or potato ricer. Mix butter and milk mixture into potatoes, add salt if required, and give it a good mix. Add black pepper powder.black pepper powder to taste
- Garnish with cilantro(coriander) and spring onions.spring onion, cilantro
Notes
- Read FAQs, storage section and variations section for more information.
Disclaimer
Variations and substitutions
- If you like garlic, you can add minced garlic that is slightly sauteed in butter.
- Adding roasted garlic cloves to your mashed potatoes is a good option too.
- I have used dairy butter and milk here. If you are VEGAN, use plant-based butter and plant-based milk. Almond milk is a good choice.
Storage
- You can store this mashed potatoes. Store it in an air tight container and in a refrigerator. You can store it in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- If you want to freeze this, store it in a freezer friendly zip lock bags and freeze it. At the time of using, remove from bags and microwave it. Use this freezed mashed potatoes within 2 months.
Well, This recipe is not vegan. However you can prepare vegan mashed potatoes by replacing butter with plant based butter and milk with plant based milk.
I personally like to have mashed potatoes with sauteed vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and beans. You can have it in rice bowl like this. If you are non vegetarian, You can have it with bbq meat.
