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Ultra-Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
45m
This ultra-fluffy mashed potato recipe creates the ultimate comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients, including russet potatoes, whole milk, and plenty of butter, this dish is the perfect side for any meal. The result is a creamy, fluffy texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Servings:
6
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Steps
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Peel potatoes and cut into 1- or 2-inch cubes. Transfer to a pot of cold water and rinse, changing water 2 or 3 times until it runs clear. Cover potatoes with fresh cold water and season generously with salt.
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Set potatoes over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are completely tender, about 15 minutes after reaching a simmer.
3
Drain potatoes in a colander and rinse under hot running water for 30 seconds to wash away excess starch. Allow potatoes to steam for 1 minute to remove excess moisture.
4
Set a ricer or food mill over now-empty pot and pass potatoes through.
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Add butter and gently fold into potatoes.
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Mound potatoes into the center of the pot and pour milk all around. Set over medium heat and bring milk to a simmer before gently folding it into the potatoes. If looser potatoes are desired, add additional milk in a similar fashion around the mashed potato mass and bring it to a simmer before folding into potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories911kcal45%
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Fat45g2%
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Saturated Fat27g1%
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Carbohydrates115g5%
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Fiber11g0%
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Sugar5g0%
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Protein14g0%
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Cholesterol127mg6%
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Sodium366mg18%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.