Description
Paula Deen’s creamy mashed potatoes showcase Southern comfort at its finest. Rich butter and smooth cream blend seamlessly to create a luxurious side dish that melts in your palate, promising pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet potatoes
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
Dairy Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Submerge whole potatoes in a generously salted large pot, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce temperature to medium-high and allow potatoes to simmer vigorously for approximately 15 to 18 minutes, testing tenderness by piercing with a sharp fork until they yield easily.
- While potatoes are cooking, prepare the dairy mixture by gently heating milk (237 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) and unsalted butter (113 grams/4 ounces) in a small saucepan over low temperature, stirring occasionally until butter completely dissolves.
- Once potatoes are fully cooked, carefully drain them in a colander, then return them to the original pot, allowing residual heat to evaporate excess moisture.
- Using a robust potato masher, thoroughly crush the potatoes, transforming them into a smooth, creamy consistency with minimal lumps.
- Gradually pour the warm milk and melted butter mixture into the mashed potatoes, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to integrate the ingredients seamlessly.
- Season the potato mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and creating a rich, flavorful side dish.
- Transfer the creamy potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with optional chopped herbs if desired, and serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and texture.
Notes
- Start with cold water to help potatoes cook evenly and prevent uneven softness.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly to avoid watery mashed potatoes that lose their creamy consistency.
- Choose heavyweight kitchen tools like a potato masher or ricer for the smoothest results.
- Remove skins before mashing for a silkier, more elegant texture that melts in your mouth.
- Test potato doneness by sliding a fork easily through the center without resistance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 344 mg
- Fat: 9.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg