Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

By Coldsnap46

"This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; they're always light, fluffy and lump-free." --Recipe by Chef John

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.

2. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

Note: EXCELLENT Prep video for this recipe on website (A few hints I never knew about - particularly the cutting of the potatoes!) *Several reviewers used evaporated milk instead of whole milk. I always use evaporated milk - much creamier potatoes...