Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Chef John's Ultimate Creamy Mashed Potatoes are luxuriously smooth with a pure, buttery potato flavor and a gentle richness from warm milk. They’re comforting yet refined, perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight roasts, or any meal that needs a plush, velvety side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold salted water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot. Turn the heat to high and let the potatoes dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
- 4
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then mash in the milk and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- 5
Season with salt and black; whisk until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 248.21 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.1 g Low Source
- Carbs 28.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 8.71 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 35.92 mg Moderate
- Sodium 15.22 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.14 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.43 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 46.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 673.59 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 11.57 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 27.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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