Basic mashed potatoes are a classic dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. They are simple to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add different herbs and spices, or even some cheese or sour cream. I’m sure your guests will love them!
Mashed potatoes are a popular side dish in many cultures around the world. They are typically made with boiled or steamed potatoes that are mashed with milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Other ingredients that can be added to mashed potatoes include cheese, sour cream, chives, bacon, or green onions. Mashed potatoes can be served hot or cold, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Simple Mashed Potatoes
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- 1 Potato masher
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Small pot
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Baking potatoes Peeled & quartered.
4 cloves Garlic Minced.- 1½ cups Milk
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 p Salt to taste.
- 1 p Black pepper to taste.
Instructions
Mise En Place
- Gather and prepare all of your ingredients. Potatoes are quartered and garlic is minced, etc. 3 lbs Baking potatoes4 cloves Garlic1½ cups Whole milk3 tbsp Unsalted butter1 p Salt1 p Black pepper3 lbs Baking potatoes, 4 cloves Garlic, 1½ cups Milk, 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, 1 p Salt, 1 p Black pepper
Boil The Water
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the potatoes and the garlic, lower heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender. Roughly 20-30 minutes.3 lbs Baking potatoes, 4 cloves Garlic
Start The Milk & Butter
- When the potatoes are getting closer to being finished, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted.1½ cups Milk, 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
Drain & Mix
- Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Slowly begin adding the warm milk mixture, blending with either a potato masher or an electric mixer until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as needed.1 p Salt, 1 p Black pepper
Service Or Uses
- In this particular situation, mashed potatoes can be used in a wide variety of ways; as a simple side dish, or a filling for a shepherd's pie. There are a multitude of ways that mashed potatoes can be served.
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History of Mashed Potatoes
The history of mashed potatoes is a long and storied one. The first known recipe for mashed potatoes was published in 1747 by Hannah Glasse in her cookbook, The Art of Cookery. Glasse’s recipe called for boiling potatoes, then mashing them with milk, butter, and salt.
The Incas of South America were also known to mash potatoes, but their method was different from Glasse’s. The Incas would freeze-dry potatoes, then grind them into a powder. This powder could then be rehydrated and mashed with other ingredients.
In the 18th century, mashed potatoes became increasingly popular in Europe. In France, Antoine Parmentier was a major advocate for the potato, and he helped to popularize mashed potatoes as a side dish. Parmentier also invented the potato masher, which made it easier to mash potatoes.
Mashed potatoes continued to grow in popularity in the 19th century. In the United States, mashed potatoes were often served with turkey on Thanksgiving. They were also a popular side dish at other holidays, such as Christmas and Easter.
Today, mashed potatoes are a popular side dish all over the world. They are often served with roast beef, chicken, or fish. Mashed potatoes can also be used as an ingredient in other dishes, such as shepherd’s pie or colcannon.
List of Ingredients
- 3Lbs of baking potatoes
- 4 Cloves of garlic
- 1.5 Cups of whole milk
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Pinch of salt to taste
- 1 Pinch of black pepper to taste
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Types of potatoes you can use.
Russet potatoes are the most common type of potato used for mashed potatoes. They have a high starch content, which gives them a light and fluffy texture when mashed. They are also relatively inexpensive, making them a popular choice for home cooks.
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Yukon Gold potatoes have a slightly lower starch content than Russet potatoes, but they still make light and fluffy mashed potatoes. They also have a buttery flavor that makes them extra delicious.
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Yellow Finn potatoes are a good all-purpose potato that can be used for mashed potatoes, as well as other dishes like French fries and baked potatoes. They have a medium starch content and a slightly nutty flavor.
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Red potatoes are a waxy potato, which means they have a lower starch content than Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. This makes them less likely to become gluey when mashed. Red potatoes also have a slightly sweet flavor that can be nice in mashed potatoes.
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Waxy potatoes are a good choice for mashed potatoes if you want a dish that is less likely to become gluey. Waxy potatoes have a lower starch content than starchy potatoes, so they hold their shape better when mashed. Some popular waxy potatoes for mashed potatoes include red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and fingerling potatoes.
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Starchy potatoes are a good choice for mashed potatoes if you want a dish that is light and fluffy. Starchy potatoes have a higher starch content than waxy potatoes, so they break down more easily when mashed. Some popular starchy potatoes for mashed potatoes include Russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes, and Maris Piper potatoes.
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No matter what type of potato you choose, make sure to cook them until they are soft before mashing. This will help to ensure that your mashed potatoes are smooth and creamy.
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