How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Name: How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces); 3 tbsp kosher salt; 1 cup warm milk; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, (cut into small pieces); ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; additional salt, (to taste)

Easy recipe for the best mashed potatoes!

⏱ 55 min 🔨 Prep 30min 🔥 Cook 25min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 10

Ingredients

6 servings

2 lbs Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
3 tbsp kosher salt
1 cup warm milk
4 tbsp unsalted butter, (cut into small pieces)
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
additional salt, (to taste)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 250° F. Place the potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Add the salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender- (about 12 to 15 minutes). Drain the potatoes, transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, and place in the oven until thoroughly dried out – 7 to 8 minutes.
Mash the potatoes until smooth, taking care not to overwork them. I like to use a potato ricer. Add the butter and milk a little at a time, mashing them into the potatoes. Stir in the pepper. Add additional salt, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

209kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$153.00

Per Serving
$26.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$306.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (83% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes	2 lbs	$35.00
kosher salt	3 tbsp	$16.00
warm milk	1 cup	$25.00
unsalted butter	4 tbsp	$66.00
freshly ground black pepper	0.5 tsp	$11.00
additional salt	-	-