PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

By curly

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 Tbsp (60 ml) heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp (30 g) butter
• 1 Tbsp milk (or more)
• Salt and Pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from simplyrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Always put potatoes in cold water to start, then bring to a boil. That way the potatoes cook more evenly.

Serves 4

1 1/2 lbs (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters

Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a medium saucepan. Add cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least an inch. Add a half teaspoon of salt to the water.

Turn the heat on to high, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until you can easily poke through them with a fork.

While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and warm the cream. You can heat them together in a pan on the stove or in the microwave.

When the potatoes are done, drain the water and place the steaming hot potatoes into a large bowl. Pour the heated cream and melted butter over the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher. Then use a strong wooden spoon (a metal spoon might bend) to beat further.

Add milk and beat until the mashed potatoes are smooth. Don't over-beat the potatoes or the mashed potatoes will end up gluey.

Add salt and pepper to taste.