The Perfect Mashed Potatoes

  • 40 minutes
  • Easy
  • 4 servings
Mashed Potatoes: Soft and Fluffy recipe

The perfect mashed potatoes are more than just a side dish; they are an experience of softness, fluffiness, and pure flavor that complements any main course. This recipe guides you through the steps to achieve a delicious mashed potatoes with a depth of flavor from butter and milk that will leave everyone at the table impressed.

Whether it's for a cozy family dinner or an elegant dining experience, this soft and fluffy mashed potatoes dish is sure to steal the show.

Ingredients

Mashed potatoes

  • 1.8lbspotatoes
  • water for boiling
  • 0.7ozbutter
  • 1splashmilk
    See a recipe for here.
  • 1tsp.salt
  • pepper

Tools

  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • Electric mixer or potato masher
  • Meat needle or fork
  • Potato peeler

Tips

  • DO NOT add salt to the boiling water - otherwise, you'll end up with tough and sticky mashed potatoes.
  • The mashed potatoes are also great when a bit rustic - others will want them completely smooth and without lumps.

Goes well with

  • Sausages
  • Brændende kærlighed (Danish dish)
  • Meatballs

Instructions

  • 1

    Peel the potatoes and keep them in water until all are peeled.

  • 2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil.

  • 3

    Add the potatoes to the pot.

  • 4

    When the water boils again, cook the potatoes until fully tender - it should take about 20 minutes, but check them with a meat needle or a fork.

  • 5

    When they are fully tender, drain the cooking water - you can keep them in the same pot as it helps keep the mashed potatoes warm.

  • 6

    Add salt, pepper, butter, and milk to the pot with the potatoes and beat the mixture with an electric mixer or mash them with a potato masher until the mashed potatoes are fluffy and reach your desired consistency.

  • 7

    Serve the mashed potatoes immediately as they are best warm.

  • 8

    Enjoy your meal!

Nutritional Information

Total calories: 745 cal
Total carbs: 133 g
Total fat: 17.2 g
Total protein: 17.2 g

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*All values are indicative

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