Perfect Mashed Potatoes | Silky Smooth Tutorial with Ricer
Using a ricer makes perfect mashed potatoes every time. Check out the tips and tricks in this recipe tutorial for silky smooth potatoes!
- Prep Time: 10 Min
- Cook Time: 12 Min
- Total Time: 22 Min
- Yield: 12
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- About 5 lbs gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 Tbsp. softened butter
- 4 Tbsp. softened cream cheese
- 1 and ½-2 cups warm milk
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Optional: roasted garlic, about 4-5 cloves
Instructions
- Add the potatoes to a pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Make sure to cover the potatoes all the way with water.
- Boil for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain them and place the potatoes back into the pot for a minute to dry up all liquid. Remove potatoes from the heat.
- Using a ricer, press the potatoes through to mash them. If you want to add some roasted garlic, add some with the potatoes into the ricer and press into the mixture.
- Then add the softened butter, cream cheese and warm milk.
- Whip with a spoon or whisk until combined. Taste to season, it varies each time! Add more liquid gradually until you reach desired consistency.
- Don’t over mix and serve.
Notes
Here are some MUST’S for best results when making this recipe:
- Using a ricer
- Add boiled and drained potatoes BACK to the pot over low heat to absorb any leftover water
- Use warm milk, softened/partially melted butter, and softened cream cheese
- Taste as you go
Find it online: https://www.missallieskitchen.com/perfect-mashed-potatoes/
