Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

By: Chef John Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes into 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. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
  2. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 333 | Total Fat: 12.7g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by Colonel Korn   view full review
Thank you to Chef John for making the video. I couldn't figure out why I kept getting starchy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by Baking Nana Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Classic! This is THE method to use for really good mashed potatoes. It is essential to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by brunosmom21   view full review
Fluffy, flavorful clouds in my mouth. And so easy. Followed exactly except used 1% milk (was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by Kelly   view full review
Thank you Chef John! I got so tired of watery mashed potatoes that I started buying the Bob...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This really is the simplest and tastiest way to make mashed potatoes. I like to use warmed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by Jay   view full review
Great basic recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by PAMELA D.   view full review
Have been making MP Chef John's way ever since I saw his video several years ago. Perfect...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by Bryced32   view full review
Just one more great recipe from Chef John. I love this guy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2012 by SJCOLS   view full review
Finally I know what kind of potatoes to mash and how much butter and milk to use. These...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2012 by jeanne   view full review
I was skeptical about using a whisk to produce perfect, fluffy mashed potatoes! I decided to...

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