Make Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potato makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving or any occasion. This wikiHow offers a recipe for buttery mashed potatoes that's sure to delight your family and guests.
Ingredients
Serves 4 to 6 people.
- 3 pounds (about 9) Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- Water (for boiling)
- Pepper (as needed)
- Salt (as needed)
Steps
- Put a pot of salt water on high heat. Allow it to start boiling as you work on peeling potatoes.
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut the peeled potatoes into eighths.
- Put the potatoes into the pot of water. Make sure you have enough water to submerge the potatoes by about 2 inches (5 cm).
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to medium heat.
- Allow the potatoes to cook over medium for about 20 minutes. They should be tender and just about to fall apart when you stab them when a fork.
- Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Allow them to rest and cool in the colander for 5 minutes.
- Heat the broth and butter over medium heat. Use the same pot you used to cook the potatoes, and do this as the potatoes cool.
- When the butter has melted and mixed with the broth, remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Combine the potatoes and the broth. Depending on the tools you have available, there's two options:
- Mash the potatoes by hand, and pour the broth into the mashed mixture. Use a fork to mix together roughly, being careful not to overwork the potatoes.
- Use a potato ricer to put the potatoes back into the pot with the broth. Fold together until the broth and potatoes are evenly combined.
- Finished.
Tips
- Starchier potatoes are better for this recipe.
- Use truffle or olive oil as a garnish topping. Nutmeg is also a good garnish.
Things You'll Need
- Pot
- Colander
- Fork
- Potato ricer or masher
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