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Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes

By Nathan Kim
10’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
30’ Total time
231 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

This easy mashed potatoes recipe will take your homemade mashed potatoes from average to fantastic! follow my simple tips and step-by-step photos for the most perfect light, fluffy mashed potatoes!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Cook Potatoes: Cut potatoes in half and place in a large pot with about 4 inches of water (they don't need to be completely covered). Cover pot with a lid, and cook, covered, until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. You don't want them "mushy" or falling apart.
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Step 2

Drain and steam: Drain water completely from pot and leave potatoes in the pot, covered with a lid, for about 10 minutes. This gives them time to dry out, which helps them to be extra fluffy.
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Step 3

Season: Remove lid and add butter, chicken bouillon, evaporated milk, sour cream and salt and pepper.
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Step 4

Mash with a potato masher. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed, or more milk, until they are creamy, fluffy and smooth. I use an electric mixer to beat them on medium speed for a few seconds, until light and fluffy. But, be careful not to over-mix them or they will get starchy and gummy.

Ingredient

  • Russet or yukon gold potatoes*
    Russet or yukon gold potatoes*
    5 medium
  • Chicken bouillon paste*
    Chicken bouillon paste*
    1 teaspoon
  • Evaporated milk
    Evaporated milk
    0.5 cups
  • Butter
    Butter
    0.25 cup
  • Sour cream
    Sour cream
    0.25 cup

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