Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) ukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into roughly 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) (60 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- 1-4 tablespoons milk, as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a medium saucepan. Add cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least 1 inch. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water.,Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until you can easily poke through the potatoes with a fork.,Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker,Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker,Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and warm the cream together in a pan on the stove or in the microwave.,Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
- When the potatoes are done, drain the water and place the steaming hot potatoes into a large bowl. Pour the heated cream and melted butter over the potatoes, along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.,Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Then use a strong wooden spoon (a metal spoon might bend) to beat further.,Add milk and beat until the mashed potatoes are smooth. Don't over-beat the potatoes or the mashed potatoes will end up gluey.,Taste, then season as needed with salt and pepper.,Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!,Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker,Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker
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