Description
Silky Creamy Mashed Potatoes elevate comfort dining with Irish-inspired richness and luxurious texture. Butter-infused clouds of potato perfection invite diners to savor each delectable spoonful of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) potatoes
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) whole milk
- 0.5 stick (113 grams) butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons salt
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Garnish Ingredients:
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Additional melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously peel potatoes and slice into uniform 1-2 inch chunks to guarantee consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Transfer potato pieces into a large pot filled with cold water, incorporating substantial salt for internal seasoning. Heat until boiling, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until potatoes become fork-tender without disintegrating.
- After draining, return potatoes to the pot over low heat for 1-2 minutes, allowing residual moisture to evaporate and preventing watery consistency.
- Utilize a hand mixer on low speed to initially break down potatoes into crumbly texture. Incorporate chopped butter, mixing thoroughly to coat potato starches, then gradually introduce milk while continuing to blend until achieving desired smoothness.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile. Optional: drizzle additional melted butter for enhanced richness.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions, providing vibrant color and subtle aromatic contrast. Gently fold with a spoon to distribute toppings evenly before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the fluffiest, most creamy mashed potatoes that absorb butter and milk beautifully.
- Don’t fear adding generous salt to boiling water, as most gets drained, creating deeply seasoned potatoes from the inside out.
- Drying potatoes briefly after draining prevents watery mashed potatoes, ensuring a rich, velvety texture that holds its shape.
- Swap dairy milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk for a vegan version, and use plant-based butter to maintain creamy consistency while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg