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🍽️ The Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: A Foolproof Recipe

231 kcal · 40 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water.
  2. 2. Peel the potatoes completely.
  3. 3. Cut the peeled potatoes into small, uniform cubes.
  4. 4. Rinse the potato cubes briefly with cold water to remove excess starch.
  5. 5. Place the potato cubes into a pot.
  6. 6. Cover the potatoes with boiling water.
  7. 7. Season the cooking water generously with salt.
  8. 8. Cook the potatoes over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
  9. 9. Check for doneness: The potatoes are ready when they can be easily pierced with a fork.
  10. 10. Drain the cooking water using a sieve.
  11. 11. Let the potatoes drain briefly in the sieve.
  12. 12. Pour the milk into a small saucepan.
  13. 13. Bring the milk to a boil in the small saucepan.
  14. 14. Press the drained potatoes through a potato masher directly into a large mixing bowl.
  15. 15. Remove the hot milk from the heat.
  16. 16. Add a piece of butter to the potatoes.
  17. 17. Pour the hot milk immediately over the potatoes and butter.
  18. 18. Stir the ingredients vigorously until a creamy mixture forms.
  19. 19. If necessary, add a little more hot milk to achieve the desired consistency.
  20. 20. Finally, season the mashed potatoes with salt to taste.
  21. 21. Optionally add a pinch of nutmeg if desired.
  22. 22. Serve the mashed potatoes immediately while warm.

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