Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, with a velvety smooth texture and a hint of nutmeg for extra warmth. This recipe will guide you through creating the perfect side dish that pairs deliciously with any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1kg potatoes
- splash milk or cream (optional)
- butter
- nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Tip the potatoes into a large pan, cover with cold water and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Set the pan over a high heat and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 mins until the potatoes are very tender – they should be able to be easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain well, then return to the pan and leave to steam-dry for 5 mins.
- Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl for a lump-free mash (you may need to do this in batches). Alternatively, mash with a potato masher until smooth, then press through a sieve using the back of a spoon to get rid of any remaining lumps.
- Tip the 50g salted butter, the milk and some seasoning into the bowl with the hot mash. Beat everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add a splash more milk to loosen, if needed. Top with the remaining 1 tbsp butter and leave it to melt for a few seconds before serving.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 302 calories
- Fat Content: 14 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 9 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 38 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 2 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 4 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.13 milligram of sodium
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