Description
The secrets to making the perfect mashed potatoes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb Russet potatoes
- 3 sticks Butter
- 1/4 cup Whole milk ((have more ready if needed))
- 1 pinch Parsley flakes
- To taste Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes in quarters
- Boil in salted water until soft, about 20 minutes
- In a sauce pan, melt the butter and add milk. Whisk slowly until mixed.
- Drain potatoes. Rice each potato into a large bowl.
- Add parsley flakes, salt and baking powder to the riced potatoes and whisk. Gradually add the milk/butter mix as you whisk.
- Whisk vigorously until you you get to an ultra fluffy, smooth consistency.
- Add additional milk if needed for consistency, and more salt to taste.
- Serve with cracked black pepper on top
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: potatoes, Side Dish, Vegetarian
- Cuisine: American