Stop Adding Milk or Water to Your Mashed Potatoes

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesPotato Ricer

Ingredients:
2 pounds (about 900 g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter
½ cup warm chicken or vegetable broth (or reserved potato water)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1–2 cloves roasted garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil for extra silkiness
🍽️ Optional Additions
Herb Butter Mash: Add fresh parsley, thyme, or chives.
Garlic Lovers: Mix in roasted garlic or sautéed shallots.
Cheesy Twist: Stir in Parmesan or cream cheese for richness.
Vegan Version: Replace butter with olive oil or vegan butter and use vegetable broth.
Savory Upgrade: Add caramelized onions or a spoon of sour cream for tang.
💡 Tips for Success
Use the right potato. Yukon Golds are naturally buttery and creamy; Russets give a fluffier mash.
Don’t overmix. Mash gently — overworking makes potatoes gluey.
Reserve the potato water. The starchy water helps achieve creaminess naturally.
Warm your butter and broth. Cold liquid can seize the starches, resulting in lumps.
Season as you go. Add salt to the cooking water and adjust at the end for perfect balance.
👨‍🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Potatoes
Place peeled, cut potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.
Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Drain and Reserve Liquid
Drain the potatoes, but reserve about ½ cup of the starchy cooking water.
Let the potatoes sit for 1–2 minutes to release excess moisture.
3. Mash the Potatoes
Return potatoes to the warm pot.
Add butter and begin mashing while it melts into the potatoes.
4. Add Broth Gradually
Pour in the warm broth (or potato water) a little at a time, mashing until creamy and smooth.
Adjust with more liquid if needed.
5. Season and Serve
Stir in salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or garlic.
Taste and adjust to perfection.
Serve immediately, topped with a pat of butter or drizzle of olive oil.Comfort Food Recipes

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