Irresistibly Creamy Mashed Potatoes You'll Love to Make
Experience the comfort of creamy mashed potatoes made with simple ingredients and Gordon Ramsay's techniques.
Equipment
- pot
- Colander
- Potato masher
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes Peeled and chopped into equal-sized pieces
- 2 cloves Garlic Optional, adjust based on taste
For the Creaminess
- 1/2 cup Melted Salted Butter Or substitute with unsalted butter
- 1 cup Hot Milk or Cream Whole milk or heavy cream can be swapped
For Seasoning
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
Instructions
How to Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Start by peeling and chopping the potatoes into equal-sized pieces.
- Place the chopped potatoes in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Carefully drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and return them to the hot pot for a minute to help evaporate any excess moisture.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they are smooth and free from lumps. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour in the melted butter and blend it gently into the potatoes until fully incorporated.
- Gradually pour in the hot milk or cream, mixing continuously until you achieve the desired creaminess.
- Taste and sprinkle in salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh chives or parsley for added flavor and color.