The potatoes are creamy, well flavored, and ready in less than 30 minutes. There are even ways to get it down to 10 to 15 minutes if you’re in a hurry. Quick mashed potatoes that don’t skimp on flavor? Yes, thank you! This mashed potatoes recipe is also perfect for those budding cooks out there. You can use this simple mashed potatoes recipe to build on other dishes that involve additional ingredients such as garlic, cheeses, bacon, etc., to elevate this humble dish to mind-melting goodness.
Russet Potatoes (Yukon Gold potatoes are good as well)MilkButterSaltPepperChives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Boiling these potatoes will take approximately 15 minutes. To speed up the process, you can dice these potatoes into approximately 1 1/2 inch pieces and boil them that way. This will cut your time in the boiling water by half. To test the doneness, insert a fork into a piece. If they’re fork tender, the potatoes are done. Do not bring it to a boil. We only want to warm the milk to blend better with the potatoes. When the butter has melted, reduce to warm.
5. Mash The Potatoes
Using a potato masher or hand mixer, begin to mash the potatoes. Add half of your milk butter mixture to the pan and continue to mash. When it’s incorporated, add the remaining milk butter mixture and continue to combine using the potato masher or hand mixer. Just run the potatoes through the ricer, then add half your butter and milk mixer. Fold it in, then add the rest. Fold that in as well, and you are ready to go!
7. Serve
To serve, transfer to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with some chopped parsley or chives. If you want to step it up a notch, you can add additional garnishes such as sour cream or perhaps a sprinkle or two of bacon. The point is, you can keep it simple and put smiles on everybody’s faces. Or you can ramp it up with flavor until it becomes the best mashed potatoes you have ever had. This homemade mashed potatoes recipe will give you the extremely tasty creamy mashed potatoes you’re looking for.
