Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

from allrecipes.com
45 min
4 servings

This mashed potatoes recipe will give you the proper technique to make perfect mashed potatoes every time — light, fluffy, and lump-free.

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain potatoes, then return to the pot. Turn heat to high and allow potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off heat.

  3. 3

    Mash potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add milk and butter. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.