Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This perfect mashed potatoes recipe delivers creamy, fluffy, and flavorful mashed potatoes ideal for any comfort food meal or BBQ side dish. Using floury potatoes like Maris Piper or Russets, combined with rich butter and double cream, these mashed potatoes are smooth and satisfyingly rich with just the right seasoning, making them a classic American and British favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, British
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 900 g (2 lb) floury potatoes, chopped into even-sized chunks
- 60 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 90 ml (1/3 cup) double (heavy) cream
- ½ tsp table salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
To Serve
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp Maldon salt flakes
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the chopped potatoes in a pan and cover them with cold water to start cooking evenly from a cool temperature.
- Cook Potatoes: Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and a knife slides easily through them. Avoid overcooking to prevent watery mashed potatoes.
- Drain and Dry: Drain the potatoes using a colander and let them sit for about 1 minute so excess moisture evaporates.
- Rice the Potatoes: Using a potato ricer, press about 2 potatoes at a time into a bowl to create fine, fluffy potato pieces.
- Add Butter: Add the butter to the warm potatoes and stir gently to melt it, incorporating it evenly through the mash.
- Mix in Cream and Seasoning: Pour in the double cream along with half the salt and pepper, then stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mashed potatoes and add more salt and pepper if needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Top the mashed potatoes with a knob of butter, a sprinkle of Maldon salt flakes, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper for a final flavorful touch before serving.
Notes
- Potato varieties such as Maris Piper, King Edwards, Rooster, Russets, Yukon Golds, or Desirée work best for their floury texture, which results in fluffier mashed potatoes.
- Cut potatoes into medium-sized chunks roughly the size of half a kiwi fruit and ensure all chunks are uniform in size to promote even cooking.
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