Description
Bobby Flay’s signature mashed potatoes elevate comfort cuisine with a surprising blend of cream cheese and roasted garlic. Rich, silky, and irresistibly creamy, these potatoes promise to be your new favorite side dish that warms hearts and satisfies cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch dice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) creme fraiche, mascarpone or cilantro or basil pesto
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse whole potatoes under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Place potatoes in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and completely submerge with cold water, ensuring about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of water above the potatoes.
- Add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of kosher salt to the water, which will enhance the potatoes’ natural flavor.
- Set the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil, then reduce to medium-high heat.
- Cook potatoes for approximately 20-25 minutes, testing their doneness by piercing with a sharp knife or fork – they should feel tender and offer no resistance.
- While potatoes are cooking, gently warm milk in a separate small saucepan until it reaches a slight simmer, then remove from heat and cover to maintain temperature.
- Once potatoes are cooked, carefully drain them in a colander, then return them to the original pot over low heat.
- Gently shake and stir the potatoes for 60-90 seconds to evaporate any remaining moisture, creating a dry, fluffy texture.
- Pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill directly into a large mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate softened butter and gradually add warm milk, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes creamy and light.
- Optional: Fold in creme fraiche, mascarpone, or pesto for additional richness and flavor.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting until the desired flavor profile is achieved.
Notes
- Mashing potatoes by hand prevents a gluey, paste-like texture that can happen with electric tools.
- Extra flavor comes from stirring in a dollop of creme fraiche or a swirl of bright green pesto.
- Whole milk transforms the consistency, adding richness when poured in slowly and carefully.
- Selecting starchy Yukon Gold or russet potatoes guarantees a silky, smooth final result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg