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How to Make Mashed Potatoes
Light, creamy mashed potatoes make some of the best comfort food—and with a little gravy are perfect matches for so many main dishes. In this video, you’ll learn how to make mashed potatoes from scratch. You’ll learn the best potatoes for making mashers, like Russet, Yukon Gold, or long white potatoes. We’ll show you how to cut potatoes for boiling and test them for doneness. You’ll see an easy technique for avoiding lumps and clumps before you add any butter and milk. Creamy homemade mashed potatoes and gravy are a simple, perfect side dish for roast beef, turkey, baked chicken, meatloaf, and chicken fried steak. Find the best mashed potato recipes.
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Lynn Houck Fendlason
The video gives the amount of salt to add to the water, but it doesn't tell you how much milk to put in. Baking the potatoes does make them fluffier and tastier, and I always add heavy whipping cream instead of milk.
Carolyn
I never boil the potatoes. They loose their flavor. I scrub russet potatoes bake them while the protein is cooking. Potatoes are done when a knife or fork easily penetrate the potatoes. I use a ricer, the skins come off (no peeling) and they come out creamy. Then add whatever you want; milk, chicken stock, butter, salt. You will really taste a difference when you bake the potato!
Rosita
MC Rosita