Chef John's Ultimate Mashed Potatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Peel potatoes; cut into quarters. Transfer to a bowl of cold water; rinse to remove starch. Drain. Transfer to a large pot of cold water; very generously salt the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until potatoes are soft and the tip of a knife goes in easily, 20 to 25 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, cut butter in chunks and let come to room temperature.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Drain potatoes thoroughly; return to the pot over medium-low heat. Mash with a potato masher until potatoes are broken up; season with salt and black pepper. Add ¼ softened butter chunks; mash until butter just about disappears.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add ¼ more butter; mix with a wire whisk until it just about disappears. Whisk in remaining ½ butter in 2 additions; potatoes will be light and creamy after all butter is mixed in.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Whisk in hot milk until incorporated. Season with cayenne and salt if needed. Serve immediately.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)