Name: Easy Mashed Potatoes
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds russet potatoes potatoes; 1.25 cups milk; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp ground white pepper; 0.333 cup fresh chives

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Easy Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

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Easy Mashed Potatoes

4 pounds russet potatoes potatoes(5-6 large potatoes)

1 ¼ cups milk

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp ground white pepper(or black pepper)

⅓ cup fresh chives(chopped, or less to taste; optional)

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Transfer potatoes to a Dutch oven and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain in a colander.

Meanwhile, combine the milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until milk is warm and butter melts, about 2 minutes.

Combine the potatoes and milk mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium-low speed with the paddle attachment until potatoes are fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

Add the chives and beat until incorporated, about 20 seconds longer.

Transfer potatoes to a bowl and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-warm Your Milk 🥛
Heat the milk before adding it to hot potatoes to prevent temperature shock and ensure a silky, lump-free texture that incorporates smoothly.
Master the Mixer Speed 🎚️
Use low to medium speed on your mixer for just 1-2 minutes after adding milk and butter; overworking breaks down potato cell walls and creates a gluey, dense consistency.
Dry Your Potatoes First 💧
After draining boiled potatoes, return them to the hot pot off heat for 30 seconds to evaporate excess moisture, which concentrates flavor and creates fluffier mashed potatoes.
Add Chives at the End 🌿
Fold in fresh chives by hand after mixing is complete to preserve their delicate flavor and bright green color, which can fade if exposed to heat or over-mixing.
Season in Layers ✨
Salt the potato cooking water generously and taste before adding the final pinch of salt and white pepper at the end, allowing you to adjust seasoning to perfection.